Yocto Project Developer Day 2024

Yocto on the Edge – Unusual challenges when building not so embedded systems

Talk by Anna-Lena Marx at the Yocto Project Developer Day 2024 

Building embedded systems with Yocto on ARM platforms is a common practice, but when the products move further to the edge and become less „embedded,“ new challenges arise. In this session, we will explore the requirements and challenges faced when developing Yocto-based systems for edge computing based on Intel. We will dive into topics such as provisioning x86-based platforms, securely managing Linux user logins on a read-only root file system with enforced password changes, and implementing A/B updates together with secure boot. Real-world project requirements will be used as a guide to discuss practical solutions and best practices for addressing these challenges. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to navigate the complexities of Yocto development for “not so embedded“ systems and leave with actionable insights to apply to their own projects.

About the speaker

Anna-Lena Marx has been working as an Embedded Systems Developer at inovex since 2015 and holds a Master’s degree in Embedded Systems. As a hobby, she also studies Electrical Engineering. Professionally, Anna-Lena focuses on the development of Embedded Systems based on Yocto or the AOSP, kernel drivers, IoT, and organizing the Embedded Systems department. She is also involved in Girl’s Day to get young girls interested in technical careers.