Chapter 16. Variable Context

Table of Contents

16.1. Configuration
16.1.1. Distribution (Distro)
16.1.2. Machine
16.1.3. Local
16.2. Recipes
16.2.1. Required
16.2.2. Dependencies
16.2.3. Paths
16.2.4. Extra Build Information

While you can use most variables in almost any context such as .conf, .bbclass, .inc, and .bb files, some variables are often associated with a particular locality or context. This chapter describes some common associations.