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The Nix
'The best new writer of fiction in America. The best.' – John Irving 'The best thing a reviewer can do when faced with a novel of this calibre and breadth is to urge you to read it for yourselves.' – The Guardian Nathan Hill's brilliant debut, The Nix, journeys from the rural Midwest of the 1960s, to New York City during Occupy Wall Street; from Chicago in 1968, to wartime Norway: home of the mysterious Nix. Meet Samuel: stalled writer, bored teacher at a local college, obsessive player of online video games. He hasn't seen his mother, Faye, in decades, not since she abandoned her family when he was a boy. Now she has suddenly reappeared, having committed an absurd politically motivated crime that electrifies the nightly news, beguiles the Internet, and inflames a divided America. The media paints Faye as a radical hippie with a sordid past, but as far as Samuel knows, his mother was an ordinary girl who married her high-school sweetheart. Which version of his mother is true? Two facts are certain: she's facing some serious charges, and she needs Samuel's help. As Samuel begins to excavate his mother's, and his country's, history, he will unexpectedly find that he has to rethink everything he ever knew about her - a woman with an epic story of her own, a story she has kept hidden from the world. 'Outstanding' – John Boyne, The Irish Times
Nix Flakes in Practice
"Nix Flakes in Practice" "Nix Flakes in Practice" is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to mastering the next evolution of reproducible infrastructure, development environments, and software delivery with Nix. This book begins by grounding readers in the foundational principles of Nix—immutability, reproducibility, and declarative configuration—before systematically exploring the motivations driving the adoption of Flakes across the Nix ecosystem. From the historical context and community-driven evolution to the technical distinctions between traditional workflows and flakes-based approaches, readers gain a clear understanding of why and how Flakes are reshaping best practices for package management and system configuration. Through a series of meticulously structured chapters, the book delves into the anatomy and mechanics of Flakes, guiding practitioners of all experience levels through core concepts such as defining inputs and outputs, managing dependency composition, automating builds and CI/CD, and extending Flakes for advanced use cases. Detailed coverage is given to key areas including cross-platform development, secure supply chain management, scalable NixOS infrastructure as code, and the interplay between Flakes and legacy systems. Rich with practical patterns and real-world case studies, each topic is paired with actionable advice for building robust, maintainable, and future-proof solutions. Designed for developers, DevOps engineers, and infrastructure architects, "Nix Flakes in Practice" also explores the broader ecosystem and future of Flakes, highlighting governance, emerging tooling, and community innovation. Readers will walk away not only with the technical skills necessary to deploy and maintain advanced flake-based projects but also with the insight needed to contribute to and thrive in the rapidly evolving Nix landscape. Whether you are migrating legacy infrastructure, starting new greenfield projects, or cultivating open-source flakes for the community, this book is your indispensable companion for mastering the Flakes paradigm in practice.
Mastering the Art of Nix Programming: Unraveling the Secrets of Expert-Level Programming
In the intricate world of software development, "Mastering the Art of Nix Programming: Unraveling the Secrets of Expert-Level Programming" stands out as a definitive guide for advanced programmers seeking to elevate their craft. This meticulously crafted volume delves deep into sophisticated programming paradigms with a focus on Nix, offering readers unparalleled insights into both the theoretical and practical aspects of modern software engineering. From advanced functional programming to low-level systems optimization, this book equips developers with the foundational and cutting-edge techniques necessary to tackle the complexities of today's evolving technological landscape. Each chapter of this book is a journey through specific expert-level domains, meticulously unpacking topics such as asynchronous programming, metaprogramming, and secure coding practices. Readers are guided through intricate concepts like concurrency and parallelism in Nix, advanced design patterns, and robust testing strategies, all enriched with real-world applications and case studies. The structured progression ensures that each technique builds upon the last, enabling developers to integrate these advanced skills into their own work effectively and efficiently. For professionals committed to excellence in their field, this book is an essential resource that transcends traditional programming manuals. By providing a clear, concise, and comprehensive exploration of Nix programming's most challenging areas, it empowers software engineers, system architects, and IT professionals to not only enhance their existing skill sets but also to pioneer innovative solutions in their projects. Join the ranks of the few who truly master the art of expert-level programming with this indispensable guide.