Newbie clarification in when using 'nixos-install --flake .#hostname'

[TeeWallz]

Hi,

Thank you so much for making this, I am learning more about nixos here than anywhere else.

I am however a dumbass and get stuck on simple things.

When i read the command below from the Readme, I assumed that the hash was to be removed as it was similar to a comment. An hour later I realized it was required (RTFM, I know)
nixos-install --flake .#hostname

Could a little note be added to keep the hash, so others don't get tripped up? It's an eclectic way to adding arguments to a program and looks 'wrong' on first glance.
If this is a non issue, please feel free to close this.

Thanks again

[MrFoxPro]

I'm new too and seems like nixos-install --flake .#hostname does install nixos from custom flake, not from itself.
I found that parameter after hashbang --flake /mnt/etc/nixos#HOSTNAME is likely read as selecting target hostname.
https://nixos.wiki/wiki/Flakes#Using_nix_flakes_with_NixOS

[Misterio77]

Hey, thanks the feedback and kind words!
Yeah, I agree # is a little unusual in command arguments. I'll go ahead and add a note.

Thanks again!