Nixcademy Blog Posts with Tag "nix-ecosystem"
The New Default Nix Flake Template Explained
π Mon Aug 17 2026 by Jacek Galowicz
The default Nix flake template is now multi-platform without flake-utils. Learn how the new pattern works and how to extend it for real projects.
Don't Let Flakes Pin You Down: Unlocking Better Inputs
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π Thu Mar 26 2026 by toastal
Flakes gave us input pinning, but you might be missing out on better inputs. Let's see how nixtamal unlocks them.
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.
Ekapkgs, a poly-repo fork of Nixpkgs
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π Mon Mar 31 2025 by Jon Ringer
Ekapkgs forks Nixpkgs, splitting it into repos for faster updates & easier curation. Ditch monolithic development flows & slow RFCs. Innovate freely!