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How do you prefer to install compilers, interpreters, sdks e.t.c (reddthat.com)

submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Usually, I prefer manually installing the packages needed for getting started with a new language or technlogy.

I avoid using distro package managers since they tend to be a bit outdated in this regard, and specialised package managers like SDKMAN! seem overkill for one or more packages. Exceptions being languages with excellent tooling and version management like Rust or Ocaml.

I've been doing this for a while and was wondering what the general consensus is

Edit: Thanks for your replies everyone! I've decided to stick with my distro package manager.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 7 months ago (1 children)

For personal use, I previously used system packages, but now I'm installing them through nix home-manager. It's really nice, especially because I've got a list of them now and don't have remember what to install ever again.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I'm also curious about getting Nix on non NixOS, are there any simple example home manager configurations to look at so that I can easily start?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I made this comment for that purpose.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Nice, thanks!
I guess it's a kind of "Easy start" and "Nix", name a more iconic duo situation XD

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

It's actually pretty easy if you start with those files, getting to them was a hellish process that took multiple failed attempts though. I'm actually planning on writing a short guide, but didn't find the time yet.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

I'll try asap!

Good luck on your guide, I think it can be handy