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Mastering Embedded Linux Development

Craft fast and reliable embedded solutions with Linux 6.6 and The Yocto Project 5.0 (Scarthgap)

Frank VasquezCS

Created by Frank Vasquez, Chris Simmonds

Explore the essentials of embedded Linux development, from building toolchains and kernels to deploying secure, high-performance devices. Gain hands-on experience configuring, debugging, and optimizing Linux systems for real-world embedded applications.

Packt | May 2025 | 710 min

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LevelExpert
CategoriesEmbedded Systems Development, Hardware and Embedded Systems Programming, Linux, C/C++

What You Will Learn

You will start by setting up toolchains and cross-compiling core Linux components. As you progress, you will automate builds, enable connectivity, and handle software updates. Practical exercises guide you through prototyping, deploying containers, and using advanced debugging tools to fine-tune your embedded systems.

Key Features

  • Build and customize embedded Linux images using Buildroot and Yocto Project
  • Deploy secure over-the-air updates and containerized applications on edge devices
  • Debug and profile both user space and kernel code to optimize system performance

Target Audience

Designed for systems software engineers, embedded developers, and system administrators ready to move from microcontrollers to Linux-based devices. If you have a solid understanding of C, POSIX, and shell scripting, you will gain the skills needed to build, maintain, and optimize modern embedded Linux solutions.

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