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nix3-develop:tldr:1013a
nix3-develop: Start a shell with all dependencies of a package from nixpkgs available.
$ nix develop ${nixpkgs#pkg}
try on your machine
The command nix develop ${nixpkgs#pkg}
is using the Nix package manager to create a development environment for a specific package.
Here is a breakdown of the command:
nixpkgs
: It refers to a Nix repository or channel that contains a collection of packages.${nixpkgs#pkg}
: The#pkg
syntax is used to refer to a specific package within the Nixpkgs repository. In this case, it is referring to a specific package namedpkg
. The#
symbol is used for matching package names.nix develop
: It is a subcommand provided by the Nix package manager. This subcommand creates a development environment based on the specified package. It sets up the necessary dependencies and environment variables required to develop or build the specified package.
Overall, the command creates a development environment for a specific package, where all the required dependencies and tools are set up, allowing you to effectively work with that package.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.