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The Hidden Cost of Scaling Your Prototype
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Hi Reader, As someone who has managed IoT devices at scale at Screenly, I wish I knew what I know now when I first started. Learning about Yocto early on would have saved me a lot of pain. That’s what this episode is about."
“This is why I wanted to do an episode on Yocto: to save people the time and agony we wasted trying to solve this ourselves.”
Why this mattersHere’s the common story. You build a prototype on a Raspberry Pi (or similar). It works. Maybe you launch a Kickstarter. You get traction. Suddenly, you’re shipping real devices. And here’s the mistake: you take the prototype and try to scale it as-is. That works for a handful of units. It does not work for thousands. Updating them becomes a nightmare. One bad update and you’re stuck pushing fixes in the middle of the night. Or worse, you have fleet of bricked devices on your hands. Yocto helps you avoid all that. You build a Linux image tailored to your hardware. It’s minimal, locked down, and built for updates. You ship with fewer bugs and fewer regrets. Why nowThe EU’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is now law. Starting in 2027, connected products sold in Europe must follow strict rules for security and updates. That may sound far off, but it’s not. If you’re designing hardware in 2025, there’s a good chance it will launch after the CRA kicks in. What you build now decides if your product ships on time or not. Yocto makes CRA compliance easier. You get reproducible builds, long-term support, and solid tooling for SBOMs (see my blog post) and OTA updates through multiple tools. Also worth noting: the Linux Foundation now offers a CRA training course. I’ve heard from a few people that it’s solid. Episode summaryIn this episode, I talk with Joshua Watt from Garmin and Ross Burton from Arm. We break down what Yocto is and how to use it in real products.
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This podcast and newsletter focus on clear conversations about technology, security, and modern software. Experts share insights on DevOps tips, open source projects, cybersecurity, and Europe's move toward its own cloud services. You will hear about continuous integration, airplane hacking, and new laws that affect the tech industry. Each show explores real problems and fresh solutions in the digital world. By subscribing, you will keep up with the latest trends in software, gain helpful advice from pros, and stay current in a fast-changing environment. We also talk about supply chain security, IoT, and the details of building strong systems. This blend of technical ideas with real-world viewpoints is a great resource if you want to grow your skills, learn about new technology, and connect with others who love all things tech.
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