Nixcademy Blog Posts with Tag "flakes"
Don't Let Flakes Pin You Down: Unlocking Better Inputs
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π Thu Mar 26 2026 by toastal
The new container support in the NixOS integration test driver allows for faster and lighter testing, let's see how it works!
Cross-Compiling NixOS images
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π Sat Dec 20 2025 by Jacek Galowicz
Part 4 of our NixOS appliance image series - Learn how to cross-compile NixOS images without losing declarativity and composability
1000 Instances of flake-utils
π Mon May 26 2025 by Marijan PetriΔeviΔ
Let's look at flake-utils' hidden downsides! This guide quickly demystifies it through simple rewrite, offering insights you likely haven't encountered before.
Ekapkgs: Streamlining Nixpkgs and Flakes for a Smoother Experience
π Tue May 20 2025 by Jon Ringer
Ekpkgs simplifies Nix development by improving overlay management, package scoping, and development shell workflows using Flakes.
C++ with Nix in 2023, Part 1: Developer Shells
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π 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.