GordonWhat is Buildroot?
It is a tool that simplifies and automates the process of building a complete Linux system for an embedded system, using cross-compilation.
Buildroot is a tool in the Build Automation category of a tech stack.
Key Features
Embedded systemEmbedded LinuxCross-compilationToolchain generatorRoot filesystemLinux kernelPowerPCBoard Support Package
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Buildroot Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to Buildroot?
AWS CloudFormation
You can use AWS CloudFormation’s sample templates or create your own templates to describe the AWS resources, and any associated dependencies or runtime parameters, required to run your application. You don’t need to figure out the order in which AWS services need to be provisioned or the subtleties of how to make those dependencies work.
Packer
Packer automates the creation of any type of machine image. It embraces modern configuration management by encouraging you to use automated scripts to install and configure the software within your Packer-made images.
Pulumi
Pulumi is a cloud development platform that makes creating cloud programs easy and productive. Skip the YAML and just write code. Pulumi is multi-language, multi-cloud and fully extensible in both its engine and ecosystem of packages.
