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otabdeveloper4
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How I like to install NixOS (declaratively)
No, because the Nix language is already ergonomic and fun. Any other language will make it worse.
It's a difficult problem domain that isn't solved with syntax sugar.
zxexz
3 months ago
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Agreed. Except for “with”. The with statement is definitely fun. And ergonomic. Until it bites you.
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It's a difficult problem domain that isn't solved with syntax sugar.