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<blockquote>The Nix language is designed for conveniently creating and composing <i>derivations</i> – precise descriptions of how contents of existing files are used to derive new files. </blockquote>
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<cite>[https://nixos.org/manual/nix/stable/language/ Nix Reference Manual]</cite>
The Nix language is designed for conveniently creating and composing <i>derivations</i> – precise descriptions of how contents of existing files are used to derive new files.  


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{{Note|Check the [https://nixos.org/manual/nix/stable/language/ Nix Reference Manual on the Nix Language] for up-to-date documentation and [https://nix.dev/tutorials/nix-language Nix language basics] for a gentle introduction.}}
{{Note|Check the [https://nixos.org/manual/nix/stable/language/ Nix Reference Manual on the Nix Language] for up-to-date documentation and [https://nix.dev/tutorials/nix-language Nix language basics] for a gentle introduction.}}
The .nix files are written in the Nix language. While being a NixOS user doesn't demand complete mastery of Nix, customizing code snippets is necessary.


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== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Nix Expression Language: Learning resources|Learning resources]]
* [[Nix Expression Language: Learning resources|Learning resources]]
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* [[Nix Language Quirks]]
* [[Nix Language Quirks]]


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