Nix Language: Learning resources

• The Nix manual provides a reference of the language. All language constructs you may use are defined there, together with code snippets.

• nix-snippets may be a good fit if you prefer learning the language in small chunks. It is a beginner-focused community resource for learning the Nix expression language while having fun!

• Nix By Example is a step-by-step tutorial.

• Nix Pills Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 discuss key language features

• The Nix Tour is an interactive tour that uses the actual package manager to learn you the language by example, in the browser.

• Scrive Nix Workshop is a book with a bunch of examples on how the language works.

• Learn X in Y minutes is quick reference for Nix syntax, types, operations, etc.

Relevant pages

• Overview of the Nix Expression Language
• Editor Modes for Nix Files
• Nix Expression Language: Tips & Tricks