Chapter 11. Variable Context

Table of Contents

11.1. Configuration
11.1.1. Distribution (Distro)
11.1.2. Machine
11.1.3. Local
11.2. Recipes
11.2.1. Required
11.2.2. Dependencies
11.2.3. Paths
11.2.4. Extra Build Information

While most variables can be used 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.