An Introduction to Yocto
Yocto is a comprehensive project designed to address the complexity of building custom Linux distributions for embedded systems.
Unlike conventional Linux distributions (distros) created for standard PC architectures, Yocto caters to the diverse and often incompatible hardware in the embedded world.
By providing a sophisticated build system based on layered scripts called “recipes,” Yocto streamlines the process of creating, maintaining, and updating embedded distros.
Each package within a distro has its own recipe, maintained by the package developers, ensuring that updates and customizations are manageable and consistent.
This structure allows developers to define precise sets of packages for their embedded systems, facilitates updates through package managers, and supports a wide range of hardware platforms.
With support from major chip and board manufacturers, Yocto is becoming the go-to toolset for embedded Linux development, offering unparalleled flexibility and control for developers aiming to create finely tuned, market-ready products.
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