chocolatey / chocolatey/docs

Add documentation on how the cache works

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Description

## What New Or Updated Would You Like To See?

Based on this [discussion](https://github.com/chocolatey/choco/discussions/2698) it would be good to add a technical explanation on how the cache works.

## Why Is It Needed?

There is some confusion about what the cache is, what it does and why.

## Additional Context?

See [this discussion](https://github.com/chocolatey/choco/discussions/2698).

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Research direction

Start by reading the linked discussion at chocolatey/choco#2698 to understand the cache terminology and the source of the confusion. Review the documentation structure to choose the appropriate location, then add a technical explanation covering what the cache is, what it does, and why it exists. Done means the explanation is published and addresses the questions raised in the discussion.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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