Setting up Yocto Layers and Builds with Official Tools - 2023 Edition

Explore the latest advancements in Yocto project's official tools for setting up and replicating layers and build configurations in this 42-minute conference talk by Alexander Kanavin from Linutronix. Gain insights into the recent changes that have introduced standardized methods for managing Yocto layers and builds, replacing the need for third-party projects and custom scripts. Learn about the new features available in oe-core/poky, as well as those under review, that enable creating reproducible records of layer and build configurations. Discover how to use these tools to replicate builds across different environments using configuration records. The talk also covers areas that require further development and potential future directions for layer and configuration management in the Yocto project ecosystem.