The Go module proxy is designed to cache requests for consistent user experiences, but it may inadvertently contribute to upstream host instability by repeatedly downloading modules inefficiently. The author shares logs highlighting the proxy's behavior, which shows a tendency to clone repositories from scratch rather than utilizing more efficient update methods, leading to unnecessary load and delays. Ultimately, the article critiques the design of the system and its handling of updates.
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caching ✓
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