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Embracing the Replace: Journey to Fixing the Plugin System in HashiCorp Packer

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Discover how the Go replace directive was leveraged to resolve a critical issue in HashiCorp Packer's core library without disrupting hundreds of users in this 12-minute conference talk from GopherCon 2024. Follow the journey of implementing a patch across open-source plugins supporting major cloud providers while establishing safeguards to prevent breaking changes. The presentation details the strategic approach that ensured a smooth 8-week transition period without interrupting ongoing plugin development efforts.

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GopherCon 2024: Embracing the Replace: Our Journey to Fixing the Plugin System in HashiCorp Packer

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