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pnpm’s Content‑Addressable Store: How Hard Links Save Disk Space and Catch Phantom Dependencies
pnpm’s content‑addressable store uses hard links to share dependency files across projects, saving disk space and surfacing phantom dependencies early. This guide explains the mechanism, shows a concrete example, and outlines trade‑offs for real‑world use.