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v0.31.0rc1: [CI/Build] Skip the snapshot runtime on CUDA 12.x images (#59118)

The vLLM build process now explicitly skips the snapshot runtime component when targeting CUDA 12.x container images. This change modifies the CI/CD pipeline configuration to optimize build behavior for specific NVIDIA CUDA versions.

Verified State Diff

Comparison Mode:
- Previous State
The snapshot runtime was included by default in all vLLM build images, including those based on CUDA 12.x.
+ Verified New State
The snapshot runtime is explicitly excluded from the build process for CUDA 12.x images.

Impact & Verification Analysis

WHO IS AFFECTED

DevOps engineers, CI/CD maintainers, and developers building vLLM from source using CUDA 12.x.

WHY IT MATTERS

It streamlines the container image footprint and prevents potential runtime errors or dependency conflicts associated with the snapshot feature in newer CUDA environments.

Full Fact Overview

This update represents a targeted adjustment to the vLLM continuous integration pipeline. By disabling the snapshot runtime for CUDA 12.x images, the project is likely addressing compatibility issues, build bloat, or runtime conflicts inherent to the snapshot mechanism within the CUDA 12 environment. The inclusion of an AI-assisted contribution (Claude Opus 5.5) suggests an automated or collaborative effort to refine build-time dependencies and environment isolation.

Multi-Source Evidence Chain (1)

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