During March 2026, Max Michels contributed to the expo/eas-cli repository by co-authoring a feature that introduced the skip-build-if-not-found flag to the eas build:dev command. This addition allows users to bypass unnecessary builds when no successful previous builds exist, streamlining the build pipeline and improving developer control. Max implemented the flag using TypeScript, updated related dependencies, and ensured clear documentation through changelog entries and pull request notes. The work demonstrated practical application of DevOps principles, Git workflows, and command line interface development, resulting in a targeted enhancement that addressed build efficiency without introducing additional complexity or maintenance overhead.