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Need to consider `replace` in go.mod files

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Rust
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Description

I don't think we currently consider what is going on in replace when we build out our dependency tree.

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Research direction

Start by locating the dependency-tree construction and the code that reads go.mod files; no specific files or tests are named in the issue. Trace how module requirements are represented, then determine how replace directives should affect the tree and add coverage for that behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go, rust
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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