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Build and Deploy Linux Systems from macOS

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Mon Feb 12 2024 by Jacek Galowicz
Learn how to build and deploy Linux systems from macOS. Set up and optimize nix-darwin for efficient cross-platform development on your Mac.
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Separation of Concerns in Cross-Compilation

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Tue Jan 30 2024 by Jacek Galowicz
Master cross-compilation in complex C++ projects with Nix. Simplify dependency management, boost development speed, and reduce costs with this guide!
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Setting up Nix on macOS

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Mon Jan 15 2024 by Jacek Galowicz
Explore how to set up Nix on macOS effortlessly and boost your development workflow. Learn using nix-darwin for declarative package mgmt and sys configuration.
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Unveiling the Power of the NixOS Integration Test Driver (Part 2)

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Fri Dec 01 2023 by Jacek Galowicz
Unlock the NixOS Integration Test Driver! Discover its architecture, setup, interactive debugging, and OCR for efficient, reproducible testing.
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C++ with Nix in 2023, Part 2: Package Generation and Cross-Compilation

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Thu Nov 16 2023 by Jacek Galowicz
Learn to package and cross-compile C++ apps with Nix in 2023. Use nix flakes, swap compilers, and cross-compile for various platforms effortlessly.
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C++ with Nix in 2023, Part 1: Developer Shells

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Tue Oct 31 2023 by Jacek Galowicz
Discover how Nix simplifies C++ dev with consistent, portable environments. Create dev shells, switch compilers, and update dependencies seamlessly.
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Unveiling the Power of the NixOS Integration Test Driver (Part 1)

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Tue Oct 24 2023 by Jacek Galowicz
This guide explores how to efficiently run the blazingly fast NixOS integration tests, orchestrate multiple VMs, and leverage Python scripting.
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Hosting OpenStreetMap on NixOS

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Tue Sep 26 2023 by Jacek Galowicz
Host OpenStreetMap on NixOS with ease! This guide helps you set up a OSM on NixOS for reproducible and quick deployment. Ideal for airgapped or custom setups!
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Multi-Version PHP with Nginx on NixOS: Containerized and Not

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Mon Sep 04 2023 by Jacek Galowicz
Configure a web server with multiple PHP versions on NixOS using its declarative approach, and wrap it into NixOS containers for extra isolation.
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Running NixOS from any Linux Distro in systemd-nspawn Containers

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Tue Aug 29 2023 by Jacek Galowicz
Run NixOS on any Linux distro using systemd-nspawn! Discover how to leverage machinectl for seamless, persistent, and configurable container management.
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