Embedded Linux Development Using Yocto Project: Leverage the power of the Yocto Project to build efficient Linux-based products

Elevate your Linux-powered system with Yocto Projects, enhancing its stability and resilience efficiently and economically — now upgraded to the latest Yocto Project versionPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesOptimize your Yocto Project tools to develop efficient Linux-based projectsFollow a practical approach to learning Linux development using Yocto ProjectEmploy the best practices for embedded Linux and Yocto Project developmentBook DescriptionThe Yocto Project is the industry standard for developing dependable embedded Linux projects. It stands out from other frameworks by offering time-efficient development with enhanced reliability and robustness.With Embedded Linux Development Using Yocto Project, you’ll acquire an understanding of Yocto Project tools, helping you perform different Linux-based tasks. You’ll gain a deep understanding of Poky and BitBake, explore practical use cases for building a Linux subsystem project, employ Yocto Project tools available for embedded Linux, and uncover the secrets of SDK, recipe tool, and others. This new edition is aligned with the latest long-term support release of the aforementioned technologies and introduces two new chapters, covering optimal emulation in QEMU for faster product development and best practices.By the end of this book, you’ll be well-equipped to generate and run an image for real hardware boards. You’ll gain hands-on experience in building efficient Linux systems using the Yocto Project.What you will learnUnderstand the basic Poky workflows concepts along with configuring and preparing the Poky build environmentLearn with the help of up-to-date examples in the latest version of Yocto ProjectConfigure a build server and customize images using ToasterGenerate images and fit packages into created images using BitBakeSupport the development process by setting up and using Package feedsDebug Yocto Project by configuring PokyBuild an image for the BeagleBone Black, RaspberryPi 4, and Wandboard, and boot it from an SD cardWho this book is forIf you are an embedded Linux developer and want to broaden your knowledge about the Yocto Project with examples of embedded development, then this book is for you. Professionals looking for new insights into working methodologies for Linux development will also find plenty of helpful information in this book.Table of ContentsMeeting the Yocto ProjectBaking Our First Poky Based SystemUsing Toaster to Bake an ImageMeeting the BitBake toolGrasping the BitBake ToolDetailing the Temporary Build DirectoryAssimilating Packaging SupportDiving into BitBake MetadataDeveloping with the Yocto ProjectDebugging with the Yocto ProjectExploring External LayersCreating Custom LayersCustomizing Existing RecipesAchieving GPL ComplianceBooting Our Custom Embedded LinuxSpeeding Up Product Development Through Emulation Best Practices Read more