nix-super/doc/manual/src/design/store/store.md

A Nix store is a collection of *store objects* referred to by *store paths*.
Every store also has a "store directory path", which is a path prefix used for various purposes.

There are many types of stores, but all of them at least respect this model.
Some however offer additional functionality.
doc: Store entry -> store object This matches the terminology in Eelco's thesis. 2022-04-19 04:53:39 +03:00			`A Nix store is a collection of store objects referred to by store paths.`
WIP: Document the design of Nix The current docs are all "how to do things" and no "what is Nix" or "why are things the way they are". I see lots of misconception on the wider internet, and I also think we would benefit from a "living document" to answer some questions people currently turn to the thesis for. I think a new section of the manual can address all these issues. 2020-11-24 15:38:12 +02:00			`Every store also has a "store directory path", which is a path prefix used for various purposes.`

			`There are many types of stores, but all of them at least respect this model.`
			`Some however offer additional functionality.`