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My new Nix series!
This is a (work-in-progress) series of articles on the Nix ecosystem. Some things planned for the...
Getting started with Nix and Nix Flakes
Let's get started with Nix! This article guides you into setting up the Nix package manager, along...
Easy development environments with Nix and Nix flakes!
In this article, we shall cover declarative development shells with Nix flakes! If you're new to Nix,...
An Introduction to Nix for Ruby Developers
A predictable, stable environment (in terms of your operating system, system libraries, build tools,...
Easy Way to Set Up Flutter Development Environment on NixOS without Flakes or Dev-Shell 🔧
Why I Wrote This Article As a developer, I've often found the lack of beginner-friendly...
Nix first steps
It might be overwhelming to dive into the Nix world, but this little glossary should help refine your...
Embrace the Power of Nix for Your Python + Rust Workflow
Hello Dev.to community! At LETSQL, we're passionate about delivering the best tools for data...
Why Use Nix package manager, Even on macOS?
Some time ago I wrote a short article on nix first steps...
NixOS Rebuilds, Upgrades and Generation Diffs
Today, I upgraded my NixOS system to the latest version, v25.05. It went smoothly. I just want to...
Python Development with Nix
Python development setup with Nix
Dotfiles, the nix way
I've recently started exploring the Nix ecosystem (I got hooked by Vimjoyer's videos) and decided to...
Cross-Posting to Dev.to with API
Let's cross-post this blog post to Dev.to using its API. Getting Started We will use the...
Setting up a Nix Development Environment with Flakes and direnv
When I setup my most recent primary development machine I chose NixOS. I figured, why not. If it...
Why and How to Patch a Python Package in Nix
I bumped into an annoying issue today while upgrading my Python dependencies in a codebase. And I...
The future of software is Nix
The future of software is Nix and we at Determinate Systems want to have a role in building that...
Hacking Haskell with Nix: Two Tricks
I have mentioned a few times in my posts that Haskell is my go-to language. This is true even for...
Nix-Powered Python Development
After a few years of floating from one hack to another, this is my practical guide to setting up a...
Using niv to Manage Haskell Dependencies
Using Nix to manage project dependencies and development environments is a great way to keep your...
Easy GitHub CLI Extensions with Nix
GitHub CLI (gh) is one of my favourite tools. In addition to its built-in commands, it allows you to...
Build a CLI Emoji Picker with fzf and Nix
In my blog post yesterday, I mentioned fzf. Its simplicity and power make it a good tool for many...
How to turn NEOVIM into an IDE-like code editor in NIXOS?
Welcome to my optimized Laravel development setup featuring Nvim with LazyVim integration. This...
NixOS - A Unique Linux Distribution
NixOS is a purely declarative distro, where everything is configured in a configuration file located...
Building a Directory with `buildNpmPackage` in a Nix Derivation
Candidly, I'm very surprised it seems like no one has written this article yet, but I looked and it...
Nix Flake Templates
Nix is now central to how I structure my workstation setups and manage development and production...
Conditionally add values into list or map in Nix
I often find myself conditionally adding values into a list or map when writing configurations and...
A Conversation with Docker CTO Justin Cormack and Flox CEO Ron Efrani: The Future of Developer Environments
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Justin Cormack, CTO of Docker, and Ron Efrani, CEO...
Configuring your own deep research tool (Using Nix Flakes)
So, you've come across deep search tools and are wondering if you can build your own. Well, you...
Nix Flakes: Engineering Truly Reproducible and Declarative Development Environments
The persistent challenge of ensuring software behaves consistently across different machines – from a...
Nixos config for nvim
How to turn NEOVIM into an IDE-like code editor in NIXOS? ...