Nix Overrides and Overlays: How to Customize Packages Without Forking Anything
You already know how to install packages. This is how you reshape them. Here's a scenario every Nix user eventually run…
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nix-shell: The Feature That Makes Nix Actually Useful
You heard about Nix. You installed it. Now you keep hearing "nix-shell" everywhere. What does it actually do? Most peop…
After NixOS Install: The Best Practices You Should Know Before Touching Anything
You finished nixos-install. The system boots. Now what? Most NixOS guides end right after installation. They get you to…
The Nix Ecosystem Vocabulary Guide: Every Term You Need to Know
You don't need Nix installed to understand it. You just need the right words. Walk through any modern DevOps blog, GitH…
From Debian to NixOS: My KDE Desktop Didn't Move, My System Did
My KDE desktop carried over from the migration untouched. The system underneath it changed completely. I ran Debian for…