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What is the job for oe_runmake in yocto?

I want to know about the oe_runmake in yocto.

Solution

  • oe_runmake function is used to run make.

    oe_runmake

    • passes EXTRA_OEMAKE settings to make
    • displays the make command
    • checks for errors generated via the call.

    In OE environment you should not call make directly rather use oe_runmake when you need to run make.

    oe_runmake is one of many helper functions defined by the base class. For a list of helper functions you can refer OEManual