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Toastal: Cleanup footnote

2026-08-19T04:44:10Z

Cleanup footnote

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	Most of the solutions work using the reliable <code>.diff</code> / <code>.patch</code> ~~file~~. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patch_(Unix) Patch files] have some disadvantages, namely they can go out of date, needing rebasing if the patch no longer applies<ref group="footnotes">[[Nixtamal]] will automatically refetch any updates/rebases to patches referencing to a dynamic URL, such as ~~those referencing a~~ in-review pull request on a code forge, on running <code>nixtamal refresh</code> </ref>. [https://nixos.org/manual/nix/stable/language/import-from-derivation IFD] usage may result in [https://nixcademy.com/posts/what-is-ifd-ups-and-downs/ performance and runtime issues].		Most of the solutions work using the reliable <code>.diff</code> / <code>.patch</code> files. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patch_(Unix) Patch files] have some disadvantages, namely they can go out of date, needing rebasing if the patch no longer applies<ref group="footnotes">[[Nixtamal]] will automatically refetch any updates/rebases to patches referencing a dynamic URL, such as an in-review pull request on a code forge, on running <code>nixtamal refresh</code> </ref>. [https://nixos.org/manual/nix/stable/language/import-from-derivation IFD] usage may result in [https://nixcademy.com/posts/what-is-ifd-ups-and-downs/ performance and runtime issues].

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==

Toastal: Nixtamal partially addresses one of the disadvantages using a patches in the case of a dynamic URL

2026-08-19T04:39:12Z

Nixtamal partially addresses one of the disadvantages using a patches in the case of a dynamic URL

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	Most of the solutions work using the reliable <code>.diff</code> / <code>.patch</code> file. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patch_(Unix) Patch files] have some disadvantages, namely they can go out of date, needing rebasing if the patch no longer applies. [https://nixos.org/manual/nix/stable/language/import-from-derivation IFD] usage may result in [https://nixcademy.com/posts/what-is-ifd-ups-and-downs/ performance and runtime issues].		Most of the solutions work using the reliable <code>.diff</code> / <code>.patch</code> file. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patch_(Unix) Patch files] have some disadvantages, namely they can go out of date, needing rebasing if the patch no longer applies<ref group="footnotes">[[Nixtamal]] will automatically refetch any updates/rebases to patches referencing to a dynamic URL, such as those referencing a in-review pull request on a code forge, on running <code>nixtamal refresh</code> </ref>. [https://nixos.org/manual/nix/stable/language/import-from-derivation IFD] usage may result in [https://nixcademy.com/posts/what-is-ifd-ups-and-downs/ performance and runtime issues].

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==
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			==Notes==

			<references group="footnotes" />

	== Resources ==		== Resources ==

Toastal: unneeded a

2026-08-19T04:27:38Z

unneeded a

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	Most of the solutions work using the reliable <code>.diff</code> / <code>.patch</code> file. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patch_(Unix) Patch files] have some disadvantages, namely they can go out of date, needing a rebasing if the patch no longer applies. [https://nixos.org/manual/nix/stable/language/import-from-derivation IFD] usage may result in [https://nixcademy.com/posts/what-is-ifd-ups-and-downs/ performance and runtime issues].		Most of the solutions work using the reliable <code>.diff</code> / <code>.patch</code> file. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patch_(Unix) Patch files] have some disadvantages, namely they can go out of date, needing rebasing if the patch no longer applies. [https://nixos.org/manual/nix/stable/language/import-from-derivation IFD] usage may result in [https://nixcademy.com/posts/what-is-ifd-ups-and-downs/ performance and runtime issues].

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==

Toastal: comma on other side

2026-08-19T04:27:12Z

comma on other side

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	Most of the solutions work using the reliable <code>.diff</code> / <code>.patch</code> file. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patch_(Unix) Patch files] have some disadvantages namely, they can go out of date, needing a rebasing if the patch no longer applies. [https://nixos.org/manual/nix/stable/language/import-from-derivation IFD] usage may result in [https://nixcademy.com/posts/what-is-ifd-ups-and-downs/ performance and runtime issues].		Most of the solutions work using the reliable <code>.diff</code> / <code>.patch</code> file. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patch_(Unix) Patch files] have some disadvantages, namely they can go out of date, needing a rebasing if the patch no longer applies. [https://nixos.org/manual/nix/stable/language/import-from-derivation IFD] usage may result in [https://nixcademy.com/posts/what-is-ifd-ups-and-downs/ performance and runtime issues].

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==

Toastal: comma

2026-08-19T04:26:47Z

comma

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	Most of the solutions work using the reliable <code>.diff</code> / <code>.patch</code> file. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patch_(Unix) Patch files] have some disadvantages ~~namely~~ they can go out of date, needing a rebasing if the patch no longer applies. [https://nixos.org/manual/nix/stable/language/import-from-derivation IFD] usage may result in [https://nixcademy.com/posts/what-is-ifd-ups-and-downs/ performance and runtime issues].		Most of the solutions work using the reliable <code>.diff</code> / <code>.patch</code> file. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patch_(Unix) Patch files] have some disadvantages namely, they can go out of date, needing a rebasing if the patch no longer applies. [https://nixos.org/manual/nix/stable/language/import-from-derivation IFD] usage may result in [https://nixcademy.com/posts/what-is-ifd-ups-and-downs/ performance and runtime issues].

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==

Toastal: space

2026-08-19T04:26:29Z

space

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	Most of the solutions work using the reliable <code>.diff</code> / <code>.patch</code> file. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patch_(Unix) Patch files] have some disadvantages ~~namely they~~ can go out of date, needing a rebasing if the patch no longer applies. [https://nixos.org/manual/nix/stable/language/import-from-derivation IFD] usage may result in [https://nixcademy.com/posts/what-is-ifd-ups-and-downs/ performance and runtime issues].		Most of the solutions work using the reliable <code>.diff</code> / <code>.patch</code> file. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patch_(Unix) Patch files] have some disadvantages namely they can go out of date, needing a rebasing if the patch no longer applies. [https://nixos.org/manual/nix/stable/language/import-from-derivation IFD] usage may result in [https://nixcademy.com/posts/what-is-ifd-ups-and-downs/ performance and runtime issues].

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==

Toastal: Rework patches to use more neutral language

2026-08-19T04:25:41Z

Rework patches to use more neutral language

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	Most of the solutions work on the <code>.patch</code> files~~, but those~~ have ~~disadvantages— they quickly~~ go out of date ~~and have to be may need~~ rebasing if the patch no longer applies. ~~This is especially true for solutions that use Git to apply patches. Another disadvantage may be~~ [https://nixos.org/manual/nix/stable/language/import-from-derivation IFD]~~, which~~ may result in [https://nixcademy.com/posts/what-is-ifd-ups-and-downs/ performance and runtime issues].		Most of the solutions work using the reliable <code>.diff</code> / <code>.patch</code> file. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patch_(Unix) Patch files] have some disadvantages namely they can go out of date, needing a rebasing if the patch no longer applies. [https://nixos.org/manual/nix/stable/language/import-from-derivation IFD] usage may result in [https://nixcademy.com/posts/what-is-ifd-ups-and-downs/ performance and runtime issues].

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==

Toastal: Remove unneeded intensifier “huge”

2026-08-19T04:18:15Z

Remove unneeded intensifier “huge”

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	Most of the solutions work on the <code>.patch</code> files, but those have ~~a huge disadvantage— they~~ quickly go out of date and have to be may need rebasing if the patch no longer applies. This is especially true for solutions that use Git to apply patches. Another disadvantage may be [https://nixos.org/manual/nix/stable/language/import-from-derivation IFD], which may result in [https://nixcademy.com/posts/what-is-ifd-ups-and-downs/ performance and runtime issues].		Most of the solutions work on the <code>.patch</code> files, but those have disadvantages— they quickly go out of date and have to be may need rebasing if the patch no longer applies. This is especially true for solutions that use Git to apply patches. Another disadvantage may be [https://nixos.org/manual/nix/stable/language/import-from-derivation IFD], which may result in [https://nixcademy.com/posts/what-is-ifd-ups-and-downs/ performance and runtime issues].

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==

Toastal: Proper em dash + not that patches aren’t “constantly” needing rebasing, only that the may need rebasing iff the patches no longer apply

2026-08-19T04:17:20Z

Proper em dash + not that patches aren’t “constantly” needing rebasing, only that the may need rebasing iff the patches no longer apply

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	Most of the solutions work on the <code>.patch</code> files, but those have a huge ~~disadvantage - they~~ quickly go out of date and have to be ~~constantly rebased~~. This is especially true for solutions that use Git to apply patches. Another disadvantage may be [https://nixos.org/manual/nix/stable/language/import-from-derivation IFD], which may result in [https://nixcademy.com/posts/what-is-ifd-ups-and-downs/ performance and runtime issues].		Most of the solutions work on the <code>.patch</code> files, but those have a huge disadvantage— they quickly go out of date and have to be may need rebasing if the patch no longer applies. This is especially true for solutions that use Git to apply patches. Another disadvantage may be [https://nixos.org/manual/nix/stable/language/import-from-derivation IFD], which may result in [https://nixcademy.com/posts/what-is-ifd-ups-and-downs/ performance and runtime issues].

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==

Perchun: Link IFD column name to the Nix manual page

2026-05-21T10:19:37Z

Link IFD column name to the Nix manual page

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	! Name !! Method !! IFD !! Requires Flakes		! Name !! Method !! [https://nixos.org/manual/nix/unstable/language/import-from-derivation IFD]!! Requires Flakes
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	\| applyPatch \|\| .patch files \|\| X \|\|		\| applyPatch \|\| .patch files \|\| X \|\|
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	Most of the solutions work on the <code>.patch</code> files, but those have a huge disadvantage - they quickly go out of date and have to be constantly rebased. This is especially true for solutions that use Git to apply patches. Another disadvantage may be [https://nixos.org/manual/nix/~~unstable~~/language/import-from-derivation IFD], which may result in [https://nixcademy.com/posts/what-is-ifd-ups-and-downs/ performance and runtime issues].		Most of the solutions work on the <code>.patch</code> files, but those have a huge disadvantage - they quickly go out of date and have to be constantly rebased. This is especially true for solutions that use Git to apply patches. Another disadvantage may be [https://nixos.org/manual/nix/stable/language/import-from-derivation IFD], which may result in [https://nixcademy.com/posts/what-is-ifd-ups-and-downs/ performance and runtime issues].

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==