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Modularize your NixOS modules using the dendritic approach (pc-hass.de)

submitted 2 days ago by Laser@feddit.org to c/nix@programming.dev

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Currently in the process of writing this, but I felt like the current progress already has some stuff worth sharing. I'd be happy for some feedback and possible improvements!

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[–] rozodru@piefed.world 2 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

I recently changed my nixos configs to this approach. Takes a bit to remember where I put everything and what modules things are in but in the long term it makes things easier to manage. Also makes things easier if I need to turn modules on or off for whatever reason.

That being said does take a bit of work to get everything set up but in the long run it's worth it.

[–] Laser@feddit.org 1 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

What do you mean? Dendritic approach or having modules in a separate flake? Or both?

[–] rozodru@piefed.world 1 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

going the Dendtritic Approach.

[–] Laser@feddit.org 1 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago) (1 children)

It's certainly very helpful with that, I can say I learned quite a bit about nix, but also about flake-parts during the migration and I'd say the latter is criminally underrated in the community.

[–] rozodru@piefed.world 1 points 15 hours ago

the thing with NixOS is there's really no right or wrong way to configure your system. I know a guy that just straight up has a single configuration file and then just uses comma for everything. like practically nothing is installed. when he uses firefox its ", firefox" in a terminal. he likes it.