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{{Disambiguation|message=This article is about the Nix language itself. Not to be confused with the [[Special:MyLanguage/Nix ecosystem|Nix ecosystem]], the [[Special:MyLanguage/Nix (package manager)|Nix package manager]] or the [[Special:MyLanguage/Nix (command)|Nix command]].}}{{Expand|scope=article}}


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.  


{{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://nix.dev/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.
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.


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Nix Expression Language: Learning resources|Learning resources]]
 
* [[Editor Modes for Nix Files]]
* [[Special:MyLanguage/Nix Language: Learning resources|Learning resources]]
* [[Nix Language: Tips & Tricks]]
* [[Special:MyLanguage/Editor Modes for Nix Files|Editor Modes for Nix Files]]
* [[Nix Language Quirks]]
* [[Special:MyLanguage/Nix Language: Tips & Tricks|Nix Language: Tips & Tricks]]
* [[Special:MyLanguage/Nix Language Quirks|Nix Language Quirks]]


[[Category:Pedias]]
[[Category:Pedias]]
[[Category:Nix Language]]
[[Category:Nix Language]]