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How to cache NuGet packages
dotnet restore downloads the same packages on every run.
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dotnet restore downloads the same packages on every run.
Why it happens
~/.nuget/packages is empty on a fresh runner.
How to fix it
- Cache ~/.nuget/packages keyed on the packages.lock.json files
- Restore with --locked-mode for reproducibility
- Enable the NuGet lock file if you do not already use one
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