05-31, 10:00–10:50 (Europe/Brussels), Katoenkamer
NixOS is a functional, declarative Linux distribution aimed at developers interested in reproducible systems, isolated development environments, and reliable configuration management. After a short conceptual introduction (~20 minutes), we’ll walk through a few practical use cases and workflows, followed by an open Q&A session. This is a 1-hour workshop, attendees should bring a laptop, and prior Linux experience is mandatory. I’ll also be happy to answer questions about Guix, which I use as my daily driver!
I hold a master’s degree in mathematics and computer science applied to biology from Sorbonne University in Paris. I discovered C++ programming as a child and have been actively involved in open-source communities ever since. My professional experience includes work in 3D graphics, developer tooling, compilers, and runtime design using Rust and Haskell. I’ve taught systems programming, computer architecture, and DevOps to master’s students, and I’ve also designed algorithm competitions and coding workshops for kids and teens, helping them build small video games. I’m currently based in Belgium, working as a NixOS consultant for Numtide. In my free time, I enjoy biking, hiking, climbing, and vegan cooking :)