Chapter 12. Variable Context

Table of Contents

12.1. Configuration
12.1.1. Distribution (Distro)
12.1.2. Machine
12.1.3. Local
12.2. Recipes
12.2.1. Required
12.2.2. Dependencies
12.2.3. Paths
12.2.4. 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.