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2.1.2 Setup

In the rest of this chapter we will rely on some basic Scheme programming knowledge. Now let’s detail the different possible setups for working on Guix packages.

There are several ways to set up a Guix packaging environment.

We recommend you work directly on the Guix source checkout since it makes it easier for everyone to contribute to the project.

But first, let’s look at other possibilities.

• Local file
• Channels
• Direct checkout hacking