{"id":10068,"date":"2024-04-15T04:24:20","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T04:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/developer.rdkcentral.com\/support\/support\/articles\/rdk_yocto_build_system_overview-2\/"},"modified":"2025-03-25T05:18:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T05:18:37","slug":"rdk_yocto_build_system_overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/developer.rdkcentral.com\/support\/support\/articles\/rdk_yocto_build_system_overview\/","title":{"rendered":"RDK Yocto Build System Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Yocto Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

The <\/span>Yocto<\/span> Project provides tools, templates, and methodologies to build custom Linux-based software distributions for embedded systems. It enables developers to create optimized Linux images for a wide range of devices, including IoT devices, embedded systems, and appliances, with flexibility and customization options.<\/span> For more you can visit<\/span> <\/span><\/span>Yocto Project Overview and Concepts Manual<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Yocto in RDK<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

The primary function of the Yocto Project within RDK development is the building and packaging of multiple components. RDK leverages the capabilities of the Yocto Project to create customized Linux-based software distributions that power the devices like set-top boxes, smart TVs etc.
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