10203 2016-09-01 15:01:51 +0000 prefer specialized image creation methods over chaining 2026-08-13 14:59:40 +0000 1 1 7 Build System, Metadata & Runtime OE-Core deployment 2.3 All Multiple NEW Medium enhancement Future 1 patrick.ohly unassigned kexin.hao randy.macleod tim.orling --- --- Yes (doc changes required) oldest_to_newest 65688 0 patrick.ohly 2016-09-01 15:01:51 +0000 If a certain image type can be created both by applying conversion commands to a base type as well as via a specialized command (like a fictitious IMAGE_CMD_ext4.xz, or some dedicated task, as indicated by IMAGE_TYPES_MASKED = ext4.xz), then it is better to start with the specialized command or task. That way developers can choose between using the builtin conversion support or re-implementing certain types, for example more efficiently without intermediate files. Out-dated patch is here: https://github.com/pohly/ostro-os/commit/be80d9330cccb496653d5c08b218b6e50e05b729