Drew DeVault • 8/6/2021

proxy.golang.org allows many Go packages to be silently broken

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The article criticizes proxy.golang.org, the default Go module proxy, for its permanent caching of packages. This can mask broken dependencies when upstream versions are removed, creating hidden 'ticking time bombs' for developers. It also discusses privacy concerns, DDoS issues from the mirror service, and suggests testing with GOPROXY=direct to uncover problems.

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