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Great, we have put together this page to help you get started! | Great, we have put together this page to help you get started! | ||
We considered putting together a canned presentation, and maybe we still will | We considered putting together a canned presentation, and maybe we still will but we think it's more compelling when an individual presents a message that they really own. Ideally, users will see your presentation and leave feeling excited to try NixOS. | ||
but we think it's more compelling when an individual presents a | |||
message that they really own. Ideally, users will see your | |||
presentation and leave feeling excited to try NixOS. | |||
== Purpose == | |||
Begin by considering the purpose of your presentation: | Begin by considering the purpose of your presentation: | ||
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* Why is giving the presentation important? | * Why is giving the presentation important? | ||
== Compelling components == | |||
Think about how you want to communicate the value or benefits of Nix: | Think about how you want to communicate the value or benefits of Nix: | ||
* Telling a story | * Telling a story | ||
* Use the following needs to features framework: | * Use the following needs-to-features framework: | ||
# Situation that leads to a problem | # Situation that leads to a problem | ||
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* Live demos are exciting and compelling, but also risky, so be sure to practice and have contingency plans! | * Live demos are exciting and compelling, but also risky, so be sure to practice and have contingency plans! | ||
Bonus idea: fold these ideas | Bonus idea: fold these ideas together into a single cohesive whole. | ||
== What to focus on == | |||
When brainstorming your presentation, consider the following questions: | When brainstorming your presentation, consider the following questions: | ||
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* What makes you excited about Nix? | * What makes you excited about Nix? | ||
* What do you usually show others when showing them Nix? | * What do you usually show others when showing them Nix? | ||
* When showing others | * When you're showing Nix to others, what gets them excited? | ||
* What do they most like about Nix? | * What do they most like about Nix? | ||
Answers to these questions could include: | Answers to these questions could include: | ||
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* Learning basic semantics of system management on an as-needed basis | * Learning basic semantics of system management on an as-needed basis | ||
The best live demos will be the unique ones you come up with yourself, | == Live demos == | ||
but to get you started, we have a basic set of examples: | The best live demos will be the unique ones you come up with yourself, but to get you started, we have a basic set of examples: | ||
* Vignettes in the [https://nixos.org/ Examples on nixos.org.] | * Vignettes in the [https://nixos.org/ Examples on nixos.org.] | ||
== A Generic Presentation Outline == | |||
This is a quick introduction to Nix, NixOS, and the basic Nix ecosystem, suitable for explaining Nix to your local Linux user group or ACM club. | |||
=== What is Nix? === | |||
* Nix is a functional build system that is both reliable and reproducible. | |||
* Core Features: | |||
** Declarative language and configuration. | |||
** Reproducible builds. | |||
** User-specific environments. | |||
=== What are Nix Packages? === | |||
* '''Overview''': | |||
** A collection of packages managed by the Nix package manager. | |||
** Centralized in the Nixpkgs repository. | |||
* Advantages: | |||
** Multi-user package management. | |||
** Ability to use multiple versions of the same software side by side. | |||
=== What is NixOS? === | |||
* Definition: A Linux distribution built on Nix and Nix Packages. | |||
* Key Features: | |||
** Entire system configuration defined in a single Nix file. | |||
** Rollbacks for the entire system state. | |||
** Customizable and reproducible. | |||
=== What is Home Manager? === | |||
* Definition: A tool for managing user environments with Nix. | |||
* Uses: | |||
** Manage dotfiles and user applications, declaratively. | |||
** Works across NixOS and other Linux distributions. | |||
* Advantages: | |||
** Consistent user environments on any machine. | |||
** Declarative user environment for when multiple users use one machine. | |||
** Centralized management of personal configurations. | |||
=== What are Nix Flakes? === | |||
* Definition: A modern addition to the Nix ecosystem providing a standardized way to manage projects. | |||
* Core Concepts: | |||
** Reproducible builds for projects. | |||
** Integration with Git repositories. | |||
** A clear and portable interface for Nix-based projects. | |||
* Components: | |||
** `flake.nix` file for project definitions. | |||
** Specify inputs such as unstable/stable nixpkgs or home manager | |||
** Specify outputs like dev environments, applications, containers, and libraries. | |||
=== Summary === | |||
* Nix provides a unified way to manage packages, system configurations, and user environments. | |||
* Tools like NixOS, Home Manager, and Flakes extend its power for system and project management. | |||
* The ecosystem is designed for reliability, reproducibility, and flexibility. | |||
Questions? | |||
[[Category:Community]] | |||