The Yocto Project and OpenEmbedded

Join a Birds of a Feather (BoF) session focused on the Yocto Project and OpenEmbedded, led by industry experts Armin Kuster from MontaVista Software, LLC and Nicolas Dechesne from Linaro. Engage in an open forum discussion addressing key topics in embedded Linux development, including common challenges, onboarding newcomers, mindset shifts, and community advocacy. Explore bug fixing processes, long-term support strategies, and the importance of community growth. Gain insights into patch submission, autobuild systems, layer management, and runtime testing. Learn about the significance of constructive feedback and regular meetings in fostering a collaborative ecosystem. This 40-minute session offers a unique opportunity to interact directly with Yocto Project and OpenEmbedded principals, making it invaluable for both seasoned developers and those new to embedded Linux.

Introduction
The most prominent problem
The newcomers
A different mindset
Yocto advocacy
Bug fixes
LTS
Community
Row numbers
Thank you
Submit a patch
Autobuilder
Layers
Runtime tests
Dont take it personally
Meetings
Outro