Devenv 1.9: Scaling Nix projects using modules and profiles
4 hours ago
- #development-environment
- #profiles
- #nix
- Profiles in devenv 1.9 allow selective activation of parts of the development environment.
- Teams can define their own best practices in a central repository for opinionated environments.
- Modules can be customized for languages and services, like Rust and PostgreSQL.
- Profiles can be enabled per project, with options to extend or override configurations.
- User and hostname profiles enable automatic activation based on specific conditions.
- Profile priorities ensure deterministic outcomes even with conflicting configurations.
- Linux containers can now be built on macOS with a configured Linux builder.
- Future updates may simplify container designs based on feedback since devenv 0.6.