Chapter 13. Variable Context

Table of Contents

13.1. Configuration
13.1.1. Distribution (Distro)
13.1.2. Machine
13.1.3. Local
13.2. Recipes
13.2.1. Required
13.2.2. Dependencies
13.2.3. Paths
13.2.4. 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.