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Cache integration between `actions/setup-java` and `actions/cache` / `actions/cache/restore`
Description:
Expose cache-primary-key as an output to allow integration with actions/cacheand actions/cache/restore.
Justification:
Caching rules differ according to the build tool used (mvn/sbt/etc), and I would like to leverage the logic already implemented on actions/setup-java to handle the specifics for each build tool.
That being said, I have dependent jobs that I would like to guarantee that the same cache is used by forcing the same cache key.
I understand that any advanced cache usage should be done manually using actions/cache, but just exposing the cache key used by actions/setup-java as an output, like cache-hit, would make it possible to extend the functionality from actions/setup-java.
Another possibility would be for actions/setup-java not only to set an output with the cache key but also to accept an input cache-key, but I think this goes into the realm of "should be done using actions/cache".
Are you willing to submit a PR?
My understanding is that a small change here to set an output, and to action.yml to declare the output, would suffice.
I would be more than happy to submit a PR, but before doing so, I would like to check with the team to see if this aligns with the vision for the future.
Hello @caquino Thank you for creating this feature request. We will investigate it and get back to you as soon as we have some feedback.
