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Reusing Dashboard Cache to Show Pending Plugin Count Badge
A developer implemented a pending-plugin-count badge on the plugins button by reusing an existing dashboard cache instead of creating a new API endpoint. The cache stores per-site plugin lists, and the badge reads the array length directly. This approach avoids state duplication and ensures the badge automatically disappears when the cache is invalidated.
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A smart, pragmatic engineering decision that prioritizes simplicity over premature optimization — the kind of detail that separates clean code from overengineered solutions.
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A pending-plugin-count badge on the 🔌 button — reusing the dashboard cache instead of doubling state →
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