Real-World Yocto - Getting the Most out of Your Build System

Explore the intricacies of the Yocto Project and OpenEmbedded in this informative conference talk. Gain practical insights from Stephano Cetola's five years of experience working with multiple teams using these tools. Learn about commonly asked questions, often-missed tips, and tricks, including practical examples of Shared State Cache, using package feeds for faster app development, and creating bootable images with the OpenEmbedded Image Creator (wic). Discover why to use Yocto, how to build useful software, and delve into topics such as file systems, Bitbake options and layers, pull requests, bug triage, and technical meetings. Understand the importance of versioning layers, separation of concerns, and the differences between SState Mirror and SState Directory. Gain valuable knowledge on build servers, change testing, and other crucial aspects of getting the most out of your build system in real-world scenarios.