During October 2024, this developer focused on improving the build system for the apple/foundationdb repository by addressing a critical race condition in actor compilation. Leveraging expertise in CMake and dependency management, they corrected the actorcompiler target reference within the build configuration. This change ensured that actor compilation dependencies were explicitly defined, eliminating nondeterministic build behavior and reducing flaky outcomes in continuous integration environments. By refining the add_flow_target logic, they clarified the build graph, making future maintenance more straightforward. Their work, primarily using CMake and build systems, enhanced CI reliability and streamlined the onboarding process for new contributors to the project.