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Rework "Automatic environment activation with direnv" post devenv 2.0

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Description

This is more of a discussion.

Should we rework the recipe "Automatic environment activation with direnv" since devenv supports activation of a nix shell once you are inside a directory--similar to what direnv does? I'm also concerned that the integration devenv has with direnv will no longer exist in the future since it appears that it will be deprecated.

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Locate the documentation recipe titled "Automatic environment activation with direnv" and read the linked devenv direnv integration page. Clarify whether the recipe remains accurate after devenv 2.0 and whether the documented integration is being deprecated; done means the recipe reflects the supported approach or is clearly marked for removal.

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documentation
Issue type
Documentation
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4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
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