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How to cache vcpkg and Conan packages
C++ dependency managers rebuild packages from source on every run.
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C++ dependency managers rebuild packages from source on every run.
Why it happens
Binary caches are not configured, so each package compiles again.
How to fix it
- Enable the vcpkg binary cache or the Conan cache and point it at persistent storage
- Key on the manifest and the compiler version
- Use a shared remote so developers and CI populate the same cache
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