Quick Development Cycles with NFS-Root: A Prototype Tool for Embedded Systems - YPDD 2023

Explore efficient development workflows for embedded systems using NFS-Root booting in this conference talk from the Yocto Project Developer Day 2023. Learn about a prototype tool that enables quick test cycles and live updates of individual packages in the rootfs. Discover how to overcome limitations of existing NFS-Root options for Yocto, which typically require unpacking full file system images. Understand the benefits of immediate file replacement, addition, and deletion without rebooting, and how this approach can significantly reduce development time. Gain insights into streamlining the process of updating packages without triggering complete rebuilds of dependent packages and file system images.