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AI-generatedLimits of Spack Build Cache Reuse When Compiler Version Changes
Spack’s build cache stores pre‑built packages using a key that hashes the full spec, target architecture, and the complete compiler string (version and flags). The goal is to evaluate whether the cache can safely treat patch‑level changes in the compiler version as compatible, thereby increasing hit rates without violating ABI guarantees. Currently the cache