Niklas Boeing contributed to the DLR-AMR/t8code repository by streamlining its build process and reducing external dependencies. Over two months, he removed NetCDF mesh output functionality and made NetCDF an optional, then eliminated, dependency, focusing on simplifying CMake configurations and cleaning up related example files. Working primarily in C++ and CMake, Niklas addressed the challenges of dependency management in parallel computing environments, reducing maintenance overhead and improving build reliability. His work minimized the risk of dependency-related issues, shortened CI cycles, and laid the foundation for future NetCDF-free workflows, demonstrating a thoughtful approach to sustainable software development and release stability.