Overview of the Nix Language: Difference between revisions

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The Nix language is designed for conveniently creating and composing derivations – precise descriptions of how contents of existing files are used to derive new files.

Note: Check the Nix Reference Manual on the Nix Language for up-to-date documentation and 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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+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.
-This [[:Category:Discussion|discussion]] article covers the syntax, semantics, typing, compilation, tooling and libraries of the Nix Expression Language.
+{{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.
-== Learning the Nix language ==
+== See also ==
+* [[Nix Expression Language: Learning resources|Learning resources]]
+* [[Editor Modes for Nix Files]]
+* [[Nix Language: Tips & Tricks]]
+* [[Nix Language Quirks]]
-The [manual https://nixos.org/nix/manual/#ch-expression-language] provides a reference of the Nix language.
+[[Category:Pedias]]
-[Nix By Example https://medium.com/@MrJamesFisher/nix-by-example-a0063a1a4c55] is a step-by-step tutorial.
-[[Category:Discussion]]
 [[Category:Nix Language]]
-[[Category:Incomplete]]