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diff --git a/doc/manual/src/language/index.md b/doc/manual/src/language/index.md index 3eabe1a02..29950a52d 100644 --- a/doc/manual/src/language/index.md +++ b/doc/manual/src/language/index.md @@ -1,12 +1,11 @@ # Nix Language -The Nix language is +The Nix language is designed for conveniently creating and composing *derivations* – precise descriptions of how contents of existing files are used to derive new files. +It is: - *domain-specific* - It only exists for the Nix package manager: - to describe packages and configurations as well as their variants and compositions. - It is not intended for general purpose use. + It comes with [built-in functions](@docroot@/language/builtins.md) to integrate with the Nix store, which manages files and performs the derivations declared in the Nix language. - *declarative* @@ -25,7 +24,7 @@ The Nix language is - *lazy* - Expressions are only evaluated when their value is needed. + Values are only computed when they are needed. - *dynamically typed* |