Caching
Dependency Cache
A dependency cache stores downloaded packages or dependency-installation outputs for reuse across builds. Its correctness depends on compatibility with the current lockfile, operating system, architecture, and package manager rather than simply finding a matching directory.
Why it matters
Repeated package downloads can be avoided without skipping dependency consistency checks.
Practical example
Cache a package manager's download store while still running its lockfile-aware install command.
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