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You might find the solution to your next architectural headache, pick up a new programming language, or just hear some good war stories from the frontline of technology.
Join your host Kris Jenkins as we try to figure out what tomorrow's computing will look like the best way we know how - by listening directly to the developers' voices.
Nix, The Build-Everything Language (with Julian Arni)
Developer Voices
1 hour 20 minutes
7 months ago
Nix, The Build-Everything Language (with Julian Arni)
Ever since we invented makefiles, the programming world has been wrestling with the problem of building software stacks reliably. This week we're going to look at one of the most ambitious solutions available - Nix. Nix tries to do everything from invoking your compiler to installing your language, and even providing your operating system. But how does it work in theory, and how well does it work in practice?
Joining me to discuss is Julian Arni, a Nix-enthusiast and creator of a build/test/deploy service called Garnix.
Nix has been one of my go-to tools for years - I hope it'll find its way into your stack.
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Nix Overview: https://nixos.org/explore/
Nix Tutorial: https://nix.dev/tutorials/first-steps/
Nix Flakes: https://nixos.wiki/wiki/Flakes
The Nix Package List: https://search.nixos.org/packages
Garnix.IO: https://garnix.io/
Julian's NixCon Talk, Call by Hash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU9ogB9hZZA
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Developer Voices
Deep-dive discussions with the smartest developers we know, explaining what they're working on, how they're trying to move the industry forward, and what we can learn from them.
You might find the solution to your next architectural headache, pick up a new programming language, or just hear some good war stories from the frontline of technology.
Join your host Kris Jenkins as we try to figure out what tomorrow's computing will look like the best way we know how - by listening directly to the developers' voices.
