Snapshots
Snapshot Runner
A snapshot runner starts a CI job using disk state captured from an earlier runner. Reusing installed dependencies or build data can reduce setup work, while the new job still requires its own execution environment.
Why it matters
Reusing prepared disk state can reduce repeated setup on compatible runner platforms.
Practical example
Keep snapshot aliases aligned with compatible toolchains and remove sensitive files before capturing state.
WarpBuild relevance
WarpBuild supports snapshot runners only on its Cloud Ubuntu runners.
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