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<blockquote>The Nix language is designed for conveniently creating and composing <i>derivations</i> – precise descriptions of how contents of existing files are used to derive new files. </blockquote>
 
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<cite>[https://nixos.org/manual/nix/stable/language/ Nix Reference Manual]</cite>

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The Nix language is designed for conveniently creating and composing derivations – precise descriptions of how contents of existing files are used to derive new files.

Nix Reference Manual

Note: Check the Nix Reference Manual on the Nix Language for up-to-date documentation and Nix language basics for a gentle introduction.

See also