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Concepts

Concepts#

These sections contains explanations of history and ideas in the Nix ecosystem.

  • Flakes
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    • What is the origin of the name Nix?
    • Why are flakes controversial?
    • Should I enable flakes?
    • Which channel branch should I use?
    • Are there any impurities left in sandboxed builds?

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