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ruffsl@programming.dev to Linux@programming.devEnglish · 5 days ago

Why I switched to NixOS (And why you should, too) - Márcio Sobel

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ruffsl@programming.dev to Linux@programming.devEnglish · 5 days ago
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Why I switched to NixOS (And why you should, too)
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Recently, I've switched to NixOS, making all my system declarative. In this post, I'll explain the pros, the cons, and if switching might be a good option for you.
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    Can I ask about the last bit? Is it like having different dev environments or profiles, and you can just use them as needed?

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      Intro: https://nixos-and-flakes.thiscute.world/development/intro

      Pre-configured shells: https://github.com/the-nix-way/dev-templates

      Pair with lorri and direnv.

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      To also answer your question directly: yes, this was indeed one of two initial motivations for Nix!

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        Thanks for this! That’s kinda what it sounded like. I’m going to have to give this a try this weekend.

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