mise vs. nix-shell
A Deep Dive into Modern Development Environment Tools In today’s fast-paced development world, having reliable tools to manage development environments is crucial. Two prominent solutions that have gained significant traction are mise (formerly rtx) and nix-shell . Whilst nix is a complex project in its own right we are just going to be exploring the nix-shell elements, steering clear of flakes and nixos for now. While both aim to solve the challenge of reproducible development environments, they take fundamentally different approaches. This article explores their philosophies, capabilities, and practical applications to help you understand what the hell is going on.