Cross Platform Enablement for the Yocto Project with Containers

Explore the benefits of using Docker containers for cross-platform enablement in the Yocto Project through this informative conference talk. Discover how containers facilitate easier task completion, provide host isolation, ensure repeatability, and simplify the setup of Yocto Project tools like bitbake, toaster, and the extensible SDK/devtool. Learn about the advantages of using containers for verifying various Linux distributions and achieving similar workflows across platforms. Gain insights into existing containers and their potential applications through a high-level demonstration. The speaker, Randy Witt, an experienced software engineer from Intel's Open Source Technology Center, shares his expertise in core build system development and enhancements for the Yocto Project.