Dependabot version updates introduce default package cooldown

Dependabot's new default package cooldown feature helps maintain stability by preventing frequent updates, ensuring dependencies aren't updated too rapidly. This reduces potential disruptions and allows for more controlled, reliable updates. Updates can still be made, but with a set cooldown period.

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https://github.blog/changelog/2026-07-14-dependabot-version-updates-introduce-default-package-cooldown/

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title: Dependabot version updates introduce default package cooldown
additional: Dependabot's new default package cooldown feature helps maintain stability by preventing frequent updates, ensuring dependencies aren't updated too rapidly. This reduces potential disruptions and allows for more controlled, reliable updates. Updates can still be made, but with a set cooldown period.
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