Chapter 14. Variable Context

Table of Contents

14.1. Configuration
14.1.1. Distribution (Distro)
14.1.2. Machine
14.1.3. Local
14.2. Recipes
14.2.1. Required
14.2.2. Dependencies
14.2.3. Paths
14.2.4. 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.