Layerindex

How to Add a New Branch to layers.openembedded.org

This document outlines the steps to add a new branch and its associated releases and milestones to layers.openembedded.org.

Note: Throughout this document, the version "5.3" is used as an example. When following these instructions, please replace "5.3" with the actual current version you are working with.

Procedure

1. Log In: Ensure you are logged into the layers.openembedded.org administration interface.
2. Add a Branch:
   • Navigate to https://layers.openembedded.org/admin/layerindex/branch/.
   • Click "Add branch" and fill in the necessary details for the new branch.
3. Add Releases:
   • Go to https://layers.openembedded.org/admin/rrs/release/.
   • Add four new releases, one for each of the following layers, associating them with the 5.3 version:
     • meta-virtualization - 5.3
     • meta-openembedded - 5.3
     • meta-intel - 5.3
     • OE-Core - 5.3
   • Populate Dates: Use the following resources to accurately populate the release dates:
     • Yocto Project Wiki: Release Activity
     • Yocto Project Wiki: Weekly Status
     • Relevant Git tags for each project.
4. Verify Milestones:
   • Visit https://layers.openembedded.org/admin/rrs/milestone/.
   • Verify that all seven required milestones exist for the 5.3 version:
     • meta-virtualization: 5.3 Default
     • meta-openembedded: 5.3 Default
     • meta-intel: 5.3 Default
     • OE-Core: 5.3 M4
     • OE-Core: 5.3 M3
     • OE-Core: 5.3 M2
     • OE-Core: 5.3 M1