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When trying to use Nix and NixOS in corporations there are a number of hurdles to overcome that aren't always clear from the start. This page describes a number of practices that will help integrating Nix within a company.
When trying to use Nix and NixOS in corporations there are a number of hurdles to overcome that aren't always clear from the start. This page describes a number of practices that will help integrating Nix within a company.


== Nixpkgs Overlays ==
== Overlays ==


Most companies will need additional packages that should not be in Nixpkgs. This includes internal packages, but also variations and patched versions of existing packages. A practical way to include these is by using an overlay. More information about overlays can be found in the [https://nixos.org/nixpkgs/manual/#chap-overlays Nixpkgs manual].
Most companies will need additional packages that should not be in Nixpkgs. This includes internal packages, but also variations and patched versions of existing packages. A practical way to include these is by using an overlay. More information about overlays can be found in the [https://nixos.org/nixpkgs/manual/#chap-overlays Nixpkgs manual].