microsoft / microsoft/MSBuildCache

Second build cannot start on the machine due to local cache locks

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Description

It can be a problem on developers using two IDEs on different enlistment. The local cache has per benefit, but it is not bigger enough to make it essential. Is there a way it can fall back to skip local cache when it is locked by another build session.

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No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by locating the local-cache lock handling and the build-session path used by concurrent IDE builds; define and test behavior when another session holds the lock, with the cache skipped so the second build can proceed.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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