Chapter 15. Variable Context

Table of Contents

15.1. Configuration
15.1.1. Distribution (Distro)
15.1.2. Machine
15.1.3. Local
15.2. Recipes
15.2.1. Required
15.2.2. Dependencies
15.2.3. Paths
15.2.4. 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.