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* The [https://nixos.org/nix/manual/#ch-expression-language Nix manual] provides a '''reference''' of the language. All language constructs you may use are defined there, together with code snippets.
* The [https://nixos.org/nix/manual/#ch-expression-language Nix manual] provides a '''reference''' of the language. All language constructs you may use are defined there, together with code snippets.
* [https://nix.dev/tutorials/nix-language Nix language basics] is a practical tutorial to reading the Nix language.


* [https://github.com/tazjin/nix-1p Nix - A One Pager] provides a brief overview of language constructs
* [https://github.com/tazjin/nix-1p Nix - A One Pager] provides a brief overview of language constructs


* [https://medium.com/@MrJamesFisher/nix-by-example-a0063a1a4c55 Nix By Example] is a step-by-step tutorial.
* [[Nix by example]] is a step-by-step tutorial.


* Nix Pills  [https://nixos.org/guides/nix-pills/basics-of-language.html Chapter 4] and [https://nixos.org/guides/nix-pills/functions-and-imports.html Chapter 5] discuss key language features
* Nix Pills  [https://nixos.org/guides/nix-pills/basics-of-language.html Chapter 4] and [https://nixos.org/guides/nix-pills/functions-and-imports.html Chapter 5] discuss key language features
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* [https://nixcloud.io/tour/ The Nix Tour] is an interactive tour that uses the actual package manager to learn you the language by example, in the browser.
* [https://nixcloud.io/tour/ The Nix Tour] is an interactive tour that uses the actual package manager to learn you the language by example, in the browser.


* [https://scrive.github.io/nix-workshop/ Scrive Nix Workshop] is a book with a bunch of examples on how the language works.  
* [https://scrive.github.io/nix-workshop/ Scrive Nix Workshop] is a series of examples demonstrating language features, mostly without comments or further explanations.


* [https://learnxinyminutes.com/docs/nix/ Learn X in Y minutes] is quick reference for Nix syntax, types, operations, etc.
* [https://learnxinyminutes.com/docs/nix/ Learn X in Y minutes] is brief listing of Nix syntax, types, operations, etc.


== Relevant pages ==
== Relevant pages ==

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  • The Nix manual provides a reference of the language. All language constructs you may use are defined there, together with code snippets.
  • The Nix Tour is an interactive tour that uses the actual package manager to learn you the language by example, in the browser.
  • Scrive Nix Workshop is a series of examples demonstrating language features, mostly without comments or further explanations.

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