Anatomy of a NixOS Config - Part 1/2

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Part 1 of 2 in a description of the structure of my multi-user, multi-system NixOS configuration. This video gradually builds out a visual diagram of the structure while explaining the purpose of each part and how they all fit together. *OUTLINE* 0:00 Introduction 1:10 Central staging area 2:15 Inputs 4:09 Outputs overview 4:26 Custom modules 5:09 Pathing clarification 5:25 Overlays 6:22 Custom packages 8:33 DevShell 9:25 Formatter 9:58 Wrap-up and link to part 2 *OTHER VIDEOS IN THIS SERIES* Part 2: https://youtu.be/XQTe1WAtvXI *SPONSOR* To support my work, check out the links below and get discounts: *Ko-fi* - sponsor my work directly with multiple options Visit https://ko-fi.com/unmovedcentre *GitHub* - sponsor my work directly through GitHub Visit https://github.com/sponsors/EmergentMind *Proton* - get a 23% or greater discount on Proton services. As a long time user of Proton for secure Mail, VPN, Pass, and other services I'm happy to have partnered with them to provide you substantial savings. Visit https://go.getproton.me/SH1p2 *ADDITIONAL MATERIAL* - My nix-config on GitHub: https://github.com/EmergentMind/nix-config - A related article on my website Unmoved Centre: https://unmovedcentre.com/posts/anatomy-of-a-nixos-config/ *EXTERNAL REFERENCES* Other people's configs reference in the video: - Mysterio77 Starter Template: https://github.com/Misterio77/nix-starter-configs - Mysterio77 Personal Nix-Config: https://github.com/Misterio77/nix-config - Eric Tossel's nixflakes repo: https://github.com/erictossell/nixflakes Official documentation referenced in the video: - NixOS Manual: https://nixos.org/manual/nixos/stable/#nixos-manual - NixPxgs Manual, Overlays chapter: https://nixos.org/manual/nixpkgs/stable/#chap-overlays *CONNECT* - Subscribe to this YouTube channel - My website: https://www.unmovedcentre.com - Discord: https://discord.gg/XTFg57xGxC - X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/emergent_mind - GitHub: https://github.com/EmergentMind - GitLab: https://gitlab.com/emergentmind