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Navigating Infrastructure as Code with Nix
This chapter examines infrastructure as code, highlighting the challenges and the need for clearer data structures in programming languages. It introduces Garnix, a platform using Nix for streamlined CI/CD processes while addressing the steep learning curve of Nix and how to make its features more accessible for users. The discussion emphasizes the significance of atomic deployments, hash-based naming, and the importance of balancing user-friendliness with advanced capabilities in software deployment.