# Separation of Concerns in Cross-Compilation

DevFeed: [Separation of Concerns in Cross-Compilation](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/separation-of-concerns-in-cross-compilation-32430.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://nixcademy.com/posts/cross-compilation-with-nix/>)

Author: Jacek Galowicz

Published: 2024-01-30T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Nixcademy Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/nixcademy-blog.md>)

Topics: [Cross-Compilation](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cross-compilation.md>), [Nix](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/nix.md>), [C++](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/c-plus-plus.md>), [Dependency management](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/dependency-management.md>), [Compiler](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/compiler.md>), [Dockerfile](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/dockerfile.md>), [static linking](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/static-linking.md>)

Tags: [c-plus-plus](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/c-plus-plus.md>), [compilation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/compilation.md>), [compiler](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/compiler.md>), [cross-compilation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cross-compilation.md>), [dependency-management](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/dependency-management.md>), [development](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/development.md>), [docker](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/docker.md>), [static-linking](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/static-linking.md>)

## AI overview

This guide explains how Nix applies separation of concerns to cross-compilation in complex C++ projects. It discusses compiler selection, dependency management, external libraries, distribution, Docker-based workflows, and static linking.

## Source excerpt

Master cross-compilation in complex C++ projects with Nix. Simplify dependency management, boost development speed, and reduce costs with this guide!