Using OpenEmbedded Inside Containers - How and Why

Explore the intersection of OpenEmbedded and container technologies in embedded Linux devices in this 39-minute conference talk by Drew Moseley from Toradex. Delve into the benefits of using containers, particularly Docker, in embedded systems, including easy installation, updates, and application payload replacement. Examine how OpenEmbedded provides designers with complete control over system contents, offering advantages in image size, build reproducibility, and license management. Learn about generating container payloads using OpenEmbedded instead of traditional Dockerfiles and pre-built images from repositories like Docker Hub. Compare building images for both bare-metal and container-based execution, assessing the challenges involved in real-world applications. Analyze the differences between OpenEmbedded and traditional Docker approaches in terms of image size, reproducibility, and license management. Gain insights into use cases where this approach is beneficial and understand the rationale behind using OpenEmbedded inside containers for embedded Linux development.