During October 2024, Takowl focused on enhancing the build system configuration for the gchq/Bailo repository. He addressed a compatibility issue by migrating the packaging backend from flit to flit_core, ensuring the project remains compatible with newer Flit versions. This update was carefully implemented by modifying only the pyproject.toml file, minimizing risk and preserving existing runtime behavior. Takowl’s work improved the reliability of continuous integration and prepared the project for future upgrades. His contributions demonstrated proficiency in build system configuration and TOML, delivering targeted improvements that addressed a specific bug and strengthened the project’s packaging and tooling stability.