OpenIoT & ELC Europe 2016

There is a number of embedded Linux distributions, and most of them are source-based. This has its reasons, advantages and disadvantages. Studies show that companies today are exposed to a much higher time-to-market pressure than some 20 years ago. With multiple products, huge source code bases, several software suppliers: When it has to be efficient, using pre-built binary packages for development and production is a must.

Isar is an integration system for complete image generation using binary Debian packages. It provides the structure, tools and workflows for starting a project to build multiple products, managing common subsystems and product variances, continuously developing the components by different vendors.

In this talk, Baurzhan will describe the context and motivation for Isar, its current state, advantages and challenges to overcome.