BitBake/UserManual

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Introduction

The current BitBake User Manual, as of Dec. 31, 2012 is quite out dated. This page serves a a place to collect ideas for revisions that are required to the bring the User Manual up to date.

Current TOC

The chapter layout of the BitBake User Manual is currently:

  1. Introduction
  2. Metadata
  3. File Download Support
  4. The bitbake command

What to Include?

  • As pointed out by rday, the patch function is inherent to oe-core, while the fetch function is inherent to bitbake. So can one be discussed without the other?
  • Concepts:
    • Explain each step in the bitbake process thoroughly.
    • Provide context to commands. The why, not just the how.

Lessons to Include

  • Using the Bitbake Env Utility