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{{Disambiguation|message=This article is about the Nix language itself. Not to be confused with the [[Nix ecosystem]], the [[Nix (package manager)|Nix package manager]] or the [[Nix (command)|Nix command]].}}{{Expand|scope=article}} | {{Disambiguation|message=<translate><!--T:5--> This article is about the Nix language itself. Not to be confused with the [[<tvar name=1>Special:MyLanguage/Nix ecosystem</tvar>|Nix ecosystem]], the [[<tvar name=2>Special:MyLanguage/Nix (package manager)</tvar>|Nix package manager]] or the [[<tvar name=3>Special:MyLanguage/Nix (command)</tvar>|Nix command]].</translate>}}{{Expand|scope=article}} | ||
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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. | 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|<translate><!--T:2--> Check the [<tvar name=1>https://nix.dev/manual/nix/stable/language/</tvar> Nix Reference Manual on the Nix Language] for up-to-date documentation and [<tvar name=2>https://nix.dev/tutorials/nix-language</tvar> Nix language basics] for a gentle introduction.</translate>}} | |||
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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. | 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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* [[Nix Language: Learning resources|Learning resources]] | <!--T:8--> | ||
* [[Editor Modes for Nix Files]] | * [[<tvar name=1>Special:MyLanguage/Nix Language: Learning resources</tvar>|Learning resources]] | ||
* [[Nix Language: Tips & Tricks]] | * [[<tvar name=2>Special:MyLanguage/Editor Modes for Nix Files</tvar>|Editor Modes for Nix Files]] | ||
* [[Nix Language Quirks]] | * [[<tvar name=3>Special:MyLanguage/Nix Language: Tips & Tricks</tvar>|Nix Language: Tips & Tricks]] | ||
* [[<tvar name=4>Special:MyLanguage/Nix Language Quirks</tvar>|Nix Language Quirks]] | |||
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[[Category:Pedias]] | [[Category:Pedias]] | ||
[[Category:Nix Language]] | [[Category:Nix Language]] | ||
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Introduction to Nix
Fundamental concepts
Tools and applications
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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.