Configuration
To use one of these templates, you first have to set up the Nix package manager with flakes enabled, on your system. You can follow this tutorial for instruction.
For an optimal development experience with Nix, it is recommended to install nix-direnv. You also need to configure your editor to integrate with direnv:
Pick a recipe
Once you have set up your editor, you can use one of the templates to initialize your environment. The Recipes section offers several instructions for creating a new development environment from a flake template.
Use patterns
Certain patterns can be commonly applied across many flakes. While these patterns are not required for every project, they offer solutions to typical technical problems in software projects. The Patterns section describes several such patterns, enabling you to readily expand upon flakes initialized using a flake template.