Nix flakes in practice: what they solve and why they matter

​Nix flakes are one of the most discussed and debated features in the Nix ecosystem. Some see them as essential for reproducibility and collaboration, while others question their complexity and long-term role. In this webinar, Luc Perkins of Determinate Systems will take a clear, practical look at flakes: what problems they address, where they shine, and how they fit into real-world development workflows.

​You’ll learn the fundamentals of flakes, their advantages for teams working at scale, and the trade-offs to be aware of before adopting them more deeply. We’ll also share why Determinate Systems has made flakes central to our tooling, and what that means for the future of Nix in work environments.

​Whether you’re skeptical, curious, or already experimenting, this webinar will help you make informed decisions about where flakes belong in your workflow.