Buildroot: What's New in Embedded Linux Build Systems

Explore the latest developments in Buildroot, a popular embedded Linux build system, in this informative conference talk. Discover how Buildroot can generate lightweight and customized Linux systems within minutes, including cross-compilation toolchains, kernel and bootloader images, and various userspace libraries and programs. Learn about new features and improvements introduced in recent years, their practical applications for developers, users, and contributors, and gain insights into the project's release schedule, maintenance, architecture support, and tool chain enhancements. Delve into topics such as SDK relocation, licensing reports, package infrastructure, graphing capabilities, file systems, and runtime testing. Gain valuable knowledge from Thomas Petazzoni, CTO of Bootlin and co-maintainer of the Buildroot project, as he shares his expertise in embedded Linux development and contributions to the Linux kernel.