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Internship on  Embedded Linux BSP Development using Yocto with APSCHE and PHYTEC

This internship focuses on utilizing the Yocto Project, an open-source collaboration, to create tailored Linux distributions for embedded devices.

Duration: 16 Weeks
Course Structure:

  • 8 Weeks: Hands-on Training

  • 6 Weeks: Project Development

  • 2 Weeks: Interview Preparation and Personality Development

Detailed Course Content

Week 1-8: Hands-on Training Week 1: Introduction to Embedded Linux and Yocto Project • Overview of Embedded Linux and Board Support Package (BSP) • Introduction to the Yocto Project: Purpose and Workflow • Yocto Terminology (Poky, BitBake, Layers, Recipes) • Setting up the Development Environment • Building a Basic Yocto Image Week 2: Yocto Build System Fundamentals • Understanding Yocto Directory Structure • Layers, Metadata, and Recipes in Yocto • Using BitBake for Building Packages and Images • Configuring and Customizing the Yocto Build Process • Debugging Build Failures Week 3: BSP Fundamentals • What is a BSP? • Role of BSP in Embedded Systems • Creating a Custom BSP Layer in Yocto • Modifying Bootloaders (U-Boot) in Yocto • Configuring the Kernel for Custom Hardware Week 4: Kernel and Device Tree Customization • Adding Kernel Patches and Configurations in Yocto • Customizing Device Trees for Hardware Compatibility • Enabling and Disabling Device Drivers • Building and Deploying a Custom Kernel Image Week 5: Filesystem Customization and Package Management • Customizing Root Filesystems in Yocto • Adding, Removing, and Modifying Packages • Creating Custom Recipes for Applications and Libraries • Managing Dependencies in Recipes Week 6: Working with Layers and Yocto Best Practices • Adding and Removing Layers in Yocto Projects • Understanding and Using OpenEmbedded Core • Best Practices for Layer Development • Maintaining and Versioning BSP Layers Week 7: Debugging and Optimization in Yocto • Debugging Techniques in Yocto (Log Files, BitBake Debugging) • Profiling Tools and erformance Tuning • Reducing Build Time and Image Size • Power Management Strategies in BSP Development Week 8: Networking and Security in Yocto • Adding Networking Features to BSP • Implementing Secure Boot and Secure Updates • Working with Yocto Security Features • Integrating and Configuring Firewalls and Cryptographic Libraries

Week 9-14: Project Development • Week 9: Project Ideation and Planning • Brainstorming and Selecting a Project Idea • Creating a Detailed Project Plan and Development Timeline • Setting Up the Yocto Environment for the Project • Week 10: BSP Layer Development • Developing a Custom BSP Layer for Target Hardware • Customizing the Kernel and Bootloader for Project Requirements • Integrating Peripherals Using Device Trees • Week 11: Application and Middleware Integration • Writing and Integrating Custom Applications into the Yocto Image • Developing Middleware for Hardware Interaction • Ensuring Compatibility Between Applications and BSP • Week 12: Debugging and Testing • Testing Kernel, Filesystem, and Applications on Target Hardware • Debugging Integration Issues Using Yocto Tools • Refining the BSP for Stability and Performance • Week 13: Documentation and Final Integration • Creating Comprehensive Documentation for the BSP • Integrating All Project Components into a Final Image • Preparing Project Deliverables (Images, Scripts, and Documentation) • Week 14: Project Demonstration and Peer Review • Presenting the Final Project to Peers and Instructors • Addressing Feedback and Refining the Project • Finalizing the Project for Submission

Week 15-16: Interview Preparation and Personality Development Week 15: Interview Preparation • Commonly Asked Questions in Yocto and BSP Development Interviews • Hands-On Problem Solving with Yocto Scenarios • Mock Technical Interviews Focused on BSP and Embedded Systems Week 16: Personality Development • Building an Impressive Resume and Portfolio for BSP Developers • Improving Communication and Presentation Skills • Enhancing Team Collaboration and Leadership Abilities • Preparing for Behavioral and HR Interviews

Course Outcomes By the end of this course, participants will: 1. Have a thorough understanding of Yocto Project and BSP Development. 2. Be able to customize Linux for any hardware using Yocto. 3. Have hands-on experience with BSP development through a completed project. 4. Be fully prepared for technical and behavioral interviews in the Embedded Linux domain.

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