During January 2025, Michael D. focused on enhancing the development workflow for the ComPlat/chemotion_ELN repository by addressing a key dependency issue in the Docker-based environment. He identified the absence of the jq package, which is essential for JSON processing during development tasks, and resolved this by updating the Dockerfile. This DevOps work ensured that all contributors could reliably process JSON data, streamlining onboarding and reducing setup friction. By maintaining a clear commit history and reproducible changes, Michael improved collaboration and troubleshooting for the team. His contributions centered on Docker, DevOps practices, and Dockerfile configuration to support stable development.