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Provide precompiled binaries for NixOS

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Problem

Original issue https://github.com/prisma/prisma/issues/2305 Read the instructions how to use Prisma with nix

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Build and Distribute Precompiled Prisma Binaries for NixOS

Medium Risk

Prisma does not provide precompiled binaries for NixOS, which leads to installation difficulties for users on this platform. The lack of precompiled binaries means users must compile Prisma from source, which can introduce compatibility issues and increase installation time.

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  1. 1

    Create Nix Build Script

    Develop a Nix build script that specifies how to compile Prisma from source. This script should include all dependencies and configurations necessary for a successful build.

    nix
    let
      prisma = callPackage ./prisma.nix {};
    in
      prisma
  2. 2

    Compile Prisma

    Run the Nix build script to compile Prisma. This will generate the necessary binaries for NixOS users.

    bash
    nix-build prisma.nix
  3. 3

    Package Binaries

    After successful compilation, package the binaries into a format suitable for distribution. This can be done using Nix's packaging tools.

    bash
    nix-env -f . -iA prisma
  4. 4

    Publish to Nixpkgs

    Submit a pull request to the Nixpkgs repository to include the precompiled Prisma binaries. Ensure to follow the contribution guidelines for Nixpkgs.

    bash
    git push origin feature/prisma-binaries
  5. 5

    Update Documentation

    Update the Prisma documentation to include instructions for NixOS users on how to install the precompiled binaries. This should include any necessary commands and configurations.

Validation

To confirm the fix worked, attempt to install Prisma on a NixOS system using the new precompiled binaries. Verify that the installation completes successfully and that Prisma functions as expected with a PostgreSQL database.

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Alex Chen

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prismaormpostgresqlkind/featuretopic:-binarytech/engines