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Signed-off-by: Mark Morton <mark.morton@windriver.com>
Signed-off-by: Nicolas Dechesne <nicolas.dechesne@linaro.org>
Signed-off-by: Richard Purdie <richard.purdie@linuxfoundation.org>
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@@ -23,26 +23,25 @@ project core.
Currently, the Yocto Project Test Environment Manual has no projected Currently, the Yocto Project Test Environment Manual has no projected
release date. This manual is a work-in-progress and is being initially release date. This manual is a work-in-progress and is being initially
loaded with information from the `README <>`__ files and notes from key loaded with information from the README files and notes from key
engineers: engineers:
- *``yocto-autobuilder2``:* This - *yocto-autobuilder2:* This
```README.md`http://git.yoctoproject.org/clean/cgit.cgi/yocto-autobuilder2/tree/README.md :yocto_git:`README.md </cgit.cgi/yocto-autobuilder2/tree/README.md>`
is the main README which detials how to set up the Yocto Project is the main README which detials how to set up the Yocto Project
Autobuilder. The ``yocto-autobuilder2`` repository represents the Autobuilder. The ``yocto-autobuilder2`` repository represents the
Yocto Project's console UI plugin to Buildbot and the configuration Yocto Project's console UI plugin to Buildbot and the configuration
necessary to configure Buildbot to perform the testing the project necessary to configure Buildbot to perform the testing the project
requires. requires.
- *``yocto-autobuilder-helper``:* This - *yocto-autobuilder-helper:* This :yocto_git:`README </cgit.cgi/yocto-autobuilder-helper/tree/README/>`
```README`http://git.yoctoproject.org/clean/cgit.cgi/yocto-autobuilder-helper/tree/README
and repository contains Yocto Project Autobuilder Helper scripts and and repository contains Yocto Project Autobuilder Helper scripts and
configuration. The ``yocto-autobuilder-helper`` repository contains configuration. The ``yocto-autobuilder-helper`` repository contains
the "glue" logic that defines which tests to run and how to run them. the "glue" logic that defines which tests to run and how to run them.
As a result, it can be used by any Continuous Improvement (CI) system As a result, it can be used by any Continuous Improvement (CI) system
to run builds, support getting the correct code revisions, configure to run builds, support getting the correct code revisions, configure
builds and layers, run builds, and collect results. The code is builds and layers, run builds, and collect results. The code is
independent of any CI system, which means the code can work Buildbot, independent of any CI system, which means the code can work `Buildbot <https://docs.buildbot.net/0.9.15.post1/>`__,
Jenkins, or others. This repository has a branch per release of the Jenkins, or others. This repository has a branch per release of the
project defining the tests to run on a per release basis. project defining the tests to run on a per release basis.
@@ -124,21 +123,22 @@ thefollowing types of tests:
ensure we have no single point of failure and can ensure the ensure we have no single point of failure and can ensure the
different distros work effectively. different distros work effectively.
- *eSDK Testing:* Image tests initiated through the following command: - *eSDK Testing:* Image tests initiated through the following command::
$ bitbake image -c testsdkext The tests utilize the ``testsdkext``
class and the ``do_testsdkext`` task. $ bitbake image -c testsdkext
The tests utilize the ``testsdkext`` class and the ``do_testsdkext`` task.
- *Feature Testing:* Various scenario-based tests are run through the - *Feature Testing:* Various scenario-based tests are run through the
`OpenEmbedded :ref:`OpenEmbedded Self test (oe-selftest) <ref-manual/ref-release-process:Testing and Quality Assurance>`. We test oe-selftest on each of the main distrubutions
Self-Test <&YOCTO_DOCS_REF_URL;#testing-and-quality-assurance>`__
(oe-selftest). We test oe-selftest on each of the main distrubutions
we support. we support.
- *Image Testing:* Image tests initiated through the following command: - *Image Testing:* Image tests initiated through the following command::
$ bitbake image -c testimage The tests utilize the
:ref:`testimage* <ref-classes-testimage*>` $ bitbake image -c testimage
classes and the
:ref:`ref-tasks-testimage` task. The tests utilize the :ref:`testimage* <ref-classes-testimage*>`
classes and the :ref:`ref-tasks-testimage` task.
- *Layer Testing:* The Autobuilder has the possibility to test whether - *Layer Testing:* The Autobuilder has the possibility to test whether
specific layers work with the test of the system. The layers tested specific layers work with the test of the system. The layers tested
@@ -147,20 +147,22 @@ thefollowing types of tests:
- *Package Testing:* A Package Test (ptest) runs tests against packages - *Package Testing:* A Package Test (ptest) runs tests against packages
built by the OpenEmbedded build system on the target machine. See the built by the OpenEmbedded build system on the target machine. See the
"`Testing Packages With :ref:`Testing Packages With
ptest <&YOCTO_DOCS_DEV_URL;#testing-packages-with-ptest>`__" section ptest <dev-manual/dev-manual-common-tasks:Testing Packages With ptest>` section
in the Yocto Project Development Tasks Manual and the in the Yocto Project Development Tasks Manual and the
":yocto_wiki:`Ptest </wiki/Ptest>`" Wiki page for more ":yocto_wiki:`Ptest </wiki/Ptest>`" Wiki page for more
information on Ptest. information on Ptest.
- *SDK Testing:* Image tests initiated through the following command: $ - *SDK Testing:* Image tests initiated through the following command::
bitbake image -c testsdk The tests utilize the
:ref:`testsdk <ref-classes-testsdk>` class and $ bitbake image -c testsdk
The tests utilize the :ref:`testsdk <ref-classes-testsdk>` class and
the ``do_testsdk`` task. the ``do_testsdk`` task.
- *Unit Testing:* Unit tests on various components of the system run - *Unit Testing:* Unit tests on various components of the system run
through ``oe-selftest`` and through :ref:`bitbake-selftest <ref-manual/ref-release-process:Testing and Quality Assurance>` and
```bitbake-selftest`` <&YOCTO_DOCS_REF_URL;#testing-and-quality-assurance>`__. :ref:`oe-selftest <ref-manual/ref-release-process:Testing and Quality Assurance>`.
- *Automatic Upgrade Helper:* This target tests whether new versions of - *Automatic Upgrade Helper:* This target tests whether new versions of
software are available and whether we can automatically upgrade to software are available and whether we can automatically upgrade to
@@ -174,36 +176,43 @@ How Tests Map to Areas of Code
Tests map into the codebase as follows: Tests map into the codebase as follows:
- *bitbake-selftest*: - *bitbake-selftest:*
These tests are self-contained and test BitBake as well as its APIs, These tests are self-contained and test BitBake as well as its APIs,
which include the fetchers. The tests are located in which include the fetchers. The tests are located in
``bitbake/lib/*/tests``. ``bitbake/lib/*/tests``.
From within the BitBake repository, run the following: $ From within the BitBake repository, run the following::
bitbake-selftest
$ bitbake-selftest
To skip tests that access the Internet, use the ``BB_SKIP_NETTEST`` To skip tests that access the Internet, use the ``BB_SKIP_NETTEST``
variable when running "bitbake-selftest" as follows: $ variable when running "bitbake-selftest" as follows::
BB_SKIP_NETTEST=yes bitbake-selftest
$ BB_SKIP_NETTEST=yes bitbake-selftest
The default output is quiet and just prints a summary of what was The default output is quiet and just prints a summary of what was
run. To see more information, there is a verbose option:$ run. To see more information, there is a verbose option::
bitbake-selftest -v
$ bitbake-selftest -v
Use this option when you wish to skip tests that access the network, Use this option when you wish to skip tests that access the network,
which are mostly necessary to test the fetcher modules. To specify which are mostly necessary to test the fetcher modules. To specify
individual test modules to run, append the test module name to the individual test modules to run, append the test module name to the
"bitbake-selftest" command. For example, to specify the tests for the "bitbake-selftest" command. For example, to specify the tests for the
bb.data.module, run: $ bitbake-selftest bb.test.data.moduleYou can bb.data.module, run::
also specify individual tests by defining the full name and module
plus the class path of the test, for example: $ bitbake-selftest $ bitbake-selftest bb.test.data.module
bb.tests.data.TestOverrides.test_one_override
You can also specify individual tests by defining the full name and module
plus the class path of the test, for example::
$ bitbake-selftest bb.tests.data.TestOverrides.test_one_override
The tests are based on `Python The tests are based on `Python
unittest <https://docs.python.org/3/library/unittest.html>`__. unittest <https://docs.python.org/3/library/unittest.html>`__.
- *oe-selftest*: - *oe-selftest:*
- These tests use OE to test the workflows, which include testing - These tests use OE to test the workflows, which include testing
specific features, behaviors of tasks, and API unit tests. specific features, behaviors of tasks, and API unit tests.
@@ -219,31 +228,40 @@ Tests map into the codebase as follows:
- The code for the tests resides in - The code for the tests resides in
``meta/lib/oeqa/selftest/cases/``. ``meta/lib/oeqa/selftest/cases/``.
- To run all the tests, enter the following command: $ oe-selftest - To run all the tests, enter the following command::
-a
$ oe-selftest -a
- To run a specific test, use the following command form where - To run a specific test, use the following command form where
testname is the name of the specific test: $ oe-selftest -r testname is the name of the specific test::
testname For example, the following command would run the tinfoil
getVar API test:$ oe-selftest -r $ oe-selftest -r <testname>
tinfoil.TinfoilTests.test_getvarIt is also possible to run a set
For example, the following command would run the tinfoil
getVar API test::
$ oe-selftest -r tinfoil.TinfoilTests.test_getvar
It is also possible to run a set
of tests. For example the following command will run all of the of tests. For example the following command will run all of the
tinfoil tests:$ oe-selftest -r tinfoil tinfoil tests::
$ oe-selftest -r tinfoil
- *testimage:* - *testimage:*
- These tests build an image, boot it, and run tests against the - These tests build an image, boot it, and run tests against the
image's content. image's content.
- The code for these tests resides in - The code for these tests resides in ``meta/lib/oeqa/runtime/cases/``.
``meta/lib/oeqa/runtime/cases/``.
- You need to set the - You need to set the :term:`IMAGE_CLASSES` variable as follows::
:term:`IMAGE_CLASSES`
variable as follows: IMAGE_CLASSES += "testimage"
- Run the tests using the following command form: $ bitbake image -c IMAGE_CLASSES += "testimage"
testimage
- Run the tests using the following command form::
$ bitbake image -c testimage
- *testsdk:* - *testsdk:*
@@ -252,8 +270,9 @@ Tests map into the codebase as follows:
- The code for these tests resides in ``meta/lib/oeqa/sdk/cases/``. - The code for these tests resides in ``meta/lib/oeqa/sdk/cases/``.
- Run the test using the following command form: $ bitbake image -c - Run the test using the following command form::
testsdk
$ bitbake image -c testsdk
- *testsdk_ext:* - *testsdk_ext:*
@@ -262,8 +281,9 @@ Tests map into the codebase as follows:
- The code for these tests resides in ``meta/lib/oeqa/esdk``. - The code for these tests resides in ``meta/lib/oeqa/esdk``.
- To run the tests, use the following command form: $ bitbake image - To run the tests, use the following command form::
-c testsdkext
$ bitbake image -c testsdkext
- *oe-build-perf-test:* - *oe-build-perf-test:*
@@ -272,8 +292,11 @@ Tests map into the codebase as follows:
- The code for these tests resides in ``meta/lib/oeqa/buildperf``. - The code for these tests resides in ``meta/lib/oeqa/buildperf``.
- To run the tests, use the following command form: $ - To run the tests, use the following command form::
oe-build-perf-test optionsThe command takes a number of options,
$ oe-build-perf-test <options>
The command takes a number of options,
such as where to place the test results. The Autobuilder Helper such as where to place the test results. The Autobuilder Helper
Scripts include the ``build-perf-test-wrapper`` script with Scripts include the ``build-perf-test-wrapper`` script with
examples of how to use the oe-build-perf-test from the command examples of how to use the oe-build-perf-test from the command
@@ -285,9 +308,9 @@ Tests map into the codebase as follows:
Use the ``oe-build-perf-report`` command to generate text reports Use the ``oe-build-perf-report`` command to generate text reports
and HTML reports with graphs of the performance data. For and HTML reports with graphs of the performance data. For
examples, see examples, see
`http://downloads.yoctoproject.org/releases/yocto/yocto-2.7/testresults/buildperf-centos7/perf-centos7.yoctoproject.org_warrior_20190414204758_0e39202.html <#>`__ :yocto_dl:`/releases/yocto/yocto-2.7/testresults/buildperf-centos7/perf-centos7.yoctoproject.org_warrior_20190414204758_0e39202.html`
and and
`http://downloads.yoctoproject.org/releases/yocto/yocto-2.7/testresults/buildperf-centos7/perf-centos7.yoctoproject.org_warrior_20190414204758_0e39202.txt <#>`__. :yocto_dl:`/releases/yocto/yocto-2.7/testresults/buildperf-centos7/perf-centos7.yoctoproject.org_warrior_20190414204758_0e39202.txt`.
- The tests are contained in ``lib/oeqa/buildperf/test_basic.py``. - The tests are contained in ``lib/oeqa/buildperf/test_basic.py``.
@@ -295,7 +318,7 @@ Test Examples
============= =============
This section provides example tests for each of the tests listed in the This section provides example tests for each of the tests listed in the
`How Tests Map to Areas of Code <#test-test-mapping>`__ section. :ref:`test-manual/test-manual-intro:How Tests Map to Areas of Code` section.
For oeqa tests, testcases for each area reside in the main test For oeqa tests, testcases for each area reside in the main test
directory at ``meta/lib/oeqa/selftest/cases`` directory. directory at ``meta/lib/oeqa/selftest/cases`` directory.
@@ -308,14 +331,20 @@ directory.
``bitbake-selftest`` ``bitbake-selftest``
-------------------- --------------------
A simple test example from ``lib/bb/tests/data.py`` is: class A simple test example from ``lib/bb/tests/data.py`` is::
DataExpansions(unittest.TestCase): def setUp(self): self.d =
bb.data.init() self.d["foo"] = "value_of_foo" self.d["bar"] =
"value_of_bar" self.d["value_of_foo"] = "value_of_'value_of_foo'" def
test_one_var(self): val = self.d.expand("${foo}")
self.assertEqual(str(val), "value_of_foo")
In this example, a ```DataExpansions`` <>`__ class of tests is created, class DataExpansions(unittest.TestCase):
def setUp(self):
self.d = bb.data.init()
self.d["foo"] = "value_of_foo"
self.d["bar"] = "value_of_bar"
self.d["value_of_foo"] = "value_of_'value_of_foo'"
def test_one_var(self):
val = self.d.expand("${foo}")
self.assertEqual(str(val), "value_of_foo")
In this example, a ``DataExpansions`` class of tests is created,
derived from standard python unittest. The class has a common ``setUp`` derived from standard python unittest. The class has a common ``setUp``
function which is shared by all the tests in the class. A simple test is function which is shared by all the tests in the class. A simple test is
then added to test that when a variable is expanded, the correct value then added to test that when a variable is expanded, the correct value
@@ -323,7 +352,7 @@ is found.
Bitbake selftests are straightforward python unittest. Refer to the Bitbake selftests are straightforward python unittest. Refer to the
Python unittest documentation for additional information on writing Python unittest documentation for additional information on writing
these tests at: `https://docs.python.org/3/library/unittest.html <#>`__. these tests at: https://docs.python.org/3/library/unittest.html.
.. _oe-selftest-example: .. _oe-selftest-example:
@@ -334,14 +363,15 @@ These tests are more complex due to the setup required behind the scenes
for full builds. Rather than directly using Python's unittest, the code for full builds. Rather than directly using Python's unittest, the code
wraps most of the standard objects. The tests can be simple, such as wraps most of the standard objects. The tests can be simple, such as
testing a command from within the OE build environment using the testing a command from within the OE build environment using the
following example:class BitbakeLayers(OESelftestTestCase): def following example::
test_bitbakelayers_showcrossdepends(self): result =
runCmd('bitbake-layers show-cross-depends') self.assertTrue('aspell' in class BitbakeLayers(OESelftestTestCase):
result.output, msg = "No dependencies were shown. bitbake-layers def test_bitbakelayers_showcrossdepends(self):
show-cross-depends output: %s"% result.output) result = runCmd('bitbake-layers show-cross-depends')
self.assertTrue('aspell' in result.output, msg = "No dependencies were shown. bitbake-layers show-cross-depends output: %s"% result.output)
This example, taken from ``meta/lib/oeqa/selftest/cases/bblayers.py``, This example, taken from ``meta/lib/oeqa/selftest/cases/bblayers.py``,
creates a testcase from the ```OESelftestTestCase`` <>`__ class, derived creates a testcase from the ``OESelftestTestCase`` class, derived
from ``unittest.TestCase``, which runs the ``bitbake-layers`` command from ``unittest.TestCase``, which runs the ``bitbake-layers`` command
and checks the output to ensure it contains something we know should be and checks the output to ensure it contains something we know should be
here. here.
@@ -367,7 +397,7 @@ so tests within a given test class should always run in the same build,
while tests in different classes or modules may be split into different while tests in different classes or modules may be split into different
builds. There is no data store available for these tests since the tests builds. There is no data store available for these tests since the tests
launch the ``bitbake`` command and exist outside of its context. As a launch the ``bitbake`` command and exist outside of its context. As a
result, common bitbake library functions (bb.*) are also unavailable. result, common bitbake library functions (bb.\*) are also unavailable.
.. _testimage-example: .. _testimage-example:
@@ -378,14 +408,18 @@ These tests are run once an image is up and running, either on target
hardware or under QEMU. As a result, they are assumed to be running in a hardware or under QEMU. As a result, they are assumed to be running in a
target image environment, as opposed to a host build environment. A target image environment, as opposed to a host build environment. A
simple example from ``meta/lib/oeqa/runtime/cases/python.py`` contains simple example from ``meta/lib/oeqa/runtime/cases/python.py`` contains
the following:class PythonTest(OERuntimeTestCase): the following::
@OETestDepends(['ssh.SSHTest.test_ssh']) @OEHasPackage(['python3-core'])
def test_python3(self): cmd = "python3 -c \\"import codecs;
print(codecs.encode('Uryyb, jbeyq', 'rot13'))\"" status, output =
self.target.run(cmd) msg = 'Exit status was not 0. Output: %s' % output
self.assertEqual(status, 0, msg=msg)
In this example, the ```OERuntimeTestCase`` <>`__ class wraps class PythonTest(OERuntimeTestCase):
@OETestDepends(['ssh.SSHTest.test_ssh'])
@OEHasPackage(['python3-core'])
def test_python3(self):
cmd = "python3 -c \\"import codecs; print(codecs.encode('Uryyb, jbeyq', 'rot13'))\""
status, output = self.target.run(cmd)
msg = 'Exit status was not 0. Output: %s' % output
self.assertEqual(status, 0, msg=msg)
In this example, the ``OERuntimeTestCase`` class wraps
``unittest.TestCase``. Within the test, ``self.target`` represents the ``unittest.TestCase``. Within the test, ``self.target`` represents the
target system, where commands can be run on it using the ``run()`` target system, where commands can be run on it using the ``run()``
method. method.
@@ -402,19 +436,30 @@ the image.
These tests are run against built extensible SDKs (eSDKs). The tests can These tests are run against built extensible SDKs (eSDKs). The tests can
assume that the eSDK environment has already been setup. An example from assume that the eSDK environment has already been setup. An example from
``meta/lib/oeqa/sdk/cases/devtool.py`` contains the following:class ``meta/lib/oeqa/sdk/cases/devtool.py`` contains the following::
DevtoolTest(OESDKExtTestCase): @classmethod def setUpClass(cls):
myapp_src = os.path.join(cls.tc.esdk_files_dir, "myapp") cls.myapp_dst = class DevtoolTest(OESDKExtTestCase):
os.path.join(cls.tc.sdk_dir, "myapp") shutil.copytree(myapp_src, @classmethod def setUpClass(cls):
cls.myapp_dst) subprocess.check_output(['git', 'init', '.'], myapp_src = os.path.join(cls.tc.esdk_files_dir, "myapp")
cwd=cls.myapp_dst) subprocess.check_output(['git', 'add', '.'], cls.myapp_dst = os.path.join(cls.tc.sdk_dir, "myapp")
cwd=cls.myapp_dst) subprocess.check_output(['git', 'commit', '-m', shutil.copytree(myapp_src, cls.myapp_dst)
"'test commit'"], cwd=cls.myapp_dst) @classmethod def subprocess.check_output(['git', 'init', '.'], cwd=cls.myapp_dst)
tearDownClass(cls): shutil.rmtree(cls.myapp_dst) def subprocess.check_output(['git', 'add', '.'], cwd=cls.myapp_dst)
\_test_devtool_build(self, directory): self._run('devtool add myapp %s' subprocess.check_output(['git', 'commit', '-m', "'test commit'"], cwd=cls.myapp_dst)
% directory) try: self._run('devtool build myapp') finally:
self._run('devtool reset myapp') def test_devtool_build_make(self): @classmethod
self._test_devtool_build(self.myapp_dst)In this example, the ``devtool`` def tearDownClass(cls):
shutil.rmtree(cls.myapp_dst)
def _test_devtool_build(self, directory):
self._run('devtool add myapp %s' % directory)
try:
self._run('devtool build myapp')
finally:
self._run('devtool reset myapp')
def test_devtool_build_make(self):
self._test_devtool_build(self.myapp_dst)
In this example, the ``devtool``
command is tested to see whether a sample application can be built with command is tested to see whether a sample application can be built with
the ``devtool build`` command within the eSDK. the ``devtool build`` command within the eSDK.
@@ -426,14 +471,20 @@ the ``devtool build`` command within the eSDK.
These tests are run against built SDKs. The tests can assume that an SDK These tests are run against built SDKs. The tests can assume that an SDK
has already been extracted and its environment file has been sourced. A has already been extracted and its environment file has been sourced. A
simple example from ``meta/lib/oeqa/sdk/cases/python2.py`` contains the simple example from ``meta/lib/oeqa/sdk/cases/python2.py`` contains the
following:class Python3Test(OESDKTestCase): def setUp(self): if not following::
(self.tc.hasHostPackage("nativesdk-python3-core") or
self.tc.hasHostPackage("python3-core-native")): raise class Python3Test(OESDKTestCase):
unittest.SkipTest("No python3 package in the SDK") def def setUp(self):
test_python3(self): cmd = "python3 -c \\"import codecs; if not (self.tc.hasHostPackage("nativesdk-python3-core") or
print(codecs.encode('Uryyb, jbeyq', 'rot13'))\"" output = self._run(cmd) self.tc.hasHostPackage("python3-core-native")):
self.assertEqual(output, "Hello, world\n")In this example, if raise unittest.SkipTest("No python3 package in the SDK")
nativesdk-python3-core has been installed into the SDK, the code runs
def test_python3(self):
cmd = "python3 -c \\"import codecs; print(codecs.encode('Uryyb, jbeyq', 'rot13'))\""
output = self._run(cmd)
self.assertEqual(output, "Hello, world\n")
In this example, if nativesdk-python3-core has been installed into the SDK, the code runs
the python3 interpreter with a basic command to check it is working the python3 interpreter with a basic command to check it is working
correctly. The test would only run if python3 is installed in the SDK. correctly. The test would only run if python3 is installed in the SDK.
@@ -444,17 +495,25 @@ correctly. The test would only run if python3 is installed in the SDK.
The performance tests usually measure how long operations take and the The performance tests usually measure how long operations take and the
resource utilisation as that happens. An example from resource utilisation as that happens. An example from
``meta/lib/oeqa/buildperf/test_basic.py`` contains the following:class ``meta/lib/oeqa/buildperf/test_basic.py`` contains the following::
Test3(BuildPerfTestCase): def test3(self): """Bitbake parsing (bitbake
-p)""" # Drop all caches and parse self.rm_cache() class Test3(BuildPerfTestCase):
oe.path.remove(os.path.join(self.bb_vars['TMPDIR'], 'cache'), True) def test3(self):
self.measure_cmd_resources(['bitbake', '-p'], 'parse_1', 'bitbake -p (no """Bitbake parsing (bitbake -p)"""
caches)') # Drop tmp/cache # Drop all caches and parse
oe.path.remove(os.path.join(self.bb_vars['TMPDIR'], 'cache'), True) self.rm_cache()
self.measure_cmd_resources(['bitbake', '-p'], 'parse_2', 'bitbake -p (no oe.path.remove(os.path.join(self.bb_vars['TMPDIR'], 'cache'), True)
tmp/cache)') # Parse with fully cached data self.measure_cmd_resources(['bitbake', '-p'], 'parse_1',
self.measure_cmd_resources(['bitbake', '-p'], 'parse_3', 'bitbake -p 'bitbake -p (no caches)')
(cached)')This example shows how three specific parsing timings are # Drop tmp/cache
oe.path.remove(os.path.join(self.bb_vars['TMPDIR'], 'cache'), True)
self.measure_cmd_resources(['bitbake', '-p'], 'parse_2',
'bitbake -p (no tmp/cache)')
# Parse with fully cached data
self.measure_cmd_resources(['bitbake', '-p'], 'parse_3',
'bitbake -p (cached)')
This example shows how three specific parsing timings are
measured, with and without various caches, to show how BitBakes parsing measured, with and without various caches, to show how BitBakes parsing
performance trends over time. performance trends over time.
@@ -23,11 +23,11 @@ We have two broad categories of test builds, including "full" and
"quick". On the Autobuilder, these can be seen as "a-quick" and "quick". On the Autobuilder, these can be seen as "a-quick" and
"a-full", simply for ease of sorting in the UI. Use our Autobuilder "a-full", simply for ease of sorting in the UI. Use our Autobuilder
console view to see where me manage most test-related items, available console view to see where me manage most test-related items, available
at: `https://autobuilder.yoctoproject.org/typhoon/#/console <#>`__. at: :yocto_ab:`/typhoon/#/console`.
Builds are triggered manually when the test branches are ready. The Builds are triggered manually when the test branches are ready. The
builds are monitored by the SWAT team. For additional information, see builds are monitored by the SWAT team. For additional information, see
`https://wiki.yoctoproject.org/wiki/Yocto_Build_Failure_Swat_Team <#>`__. :yocto_wiki:`/wiki/Yocto_Build_Failure_Swat_Team`.
If successful, the changes would usually be merged to the ``master`` If successful, the changes would usually be merged to the ``master``
branch. If not successful, someone would respond to the changes on the branch. If not successful, someone would respond to the changes on the
mailing list explaining that there was a failure in testing. The choice mailing list explaining that there was a failure in testing. The choice
@@ -37,9 +37,9 @@ which the result was required.
The Autobuilder does build the ``master`` branch once daily for several The Autobuilder does build the ``master`` branch once daily for several
reasons, in particular, to ensure the current ``master`` branch does reasons, in particular, to ensure the current ``master`` branch does
build, but also to keep ``yocto-testresults`` build, but also to keep ``yocto-testresults``
(`http://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit.cgi/yocto-testresults/ <#>`__), (:yocto_git:`/cgit.cgi/yocto-testresults/`),
buildhistory buildhistory
(`http://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit.cgi/poky-buildhistory/ <#>`__), and (:yocto_git:`/cgit.cgi/poky-buildhistory/`), and
our sstate up to date. On the weekend, there is a master-next build our sstate up to date. On the weekend, there is a master-next build
instead to ensure the test results are updated for the less frequently instead to ensure the test results are updated for the less frequently
run targets. run targets.
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ run targets.
Performance builds (buildperf-\* targets in the console) are triggered Performance builds (buildperf-\* targets in the console) are triggered
separately every six hours and automatically push their results to the separately every six hours and automatically push their results to the
buildstats repository at: buildstats repository at:
`http://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit.cgi/yocto-buildstats/ <#>`__. :yocto_git:`/cgit.cgi/yocto-buildstats/`.
The 'quick' targets have been selected to be the ones which catch the The 'quick' targets have been selected to be the ones which catch the
most failures or give the most valuable data. We run 'fast' ptests in most failures or give the most valuable data. We run 'fast' ptests in
@@ -56,8 +56,6 @@ target doesn't include \*-lsb builds for all architectures, some world
builds and doesn't trigger performance tests or ltp testing. The full builds and doesn't trigger performance tests or ltp testing. The full
build includes all these things and is slower but more comprehensive. build includes all these things and is slower but more comprehensive.
.. _test-yocto-project-autobuilder-overview:
Release Builds Release Builds
============== ==============
@@ -76,7 +74,7 @@ box to "generate an email to QA"is also checked.
When the build completes, an email is sent out using the send-qa-email When the build completes, an email is sent out using the send-qa-email
script in the ``yocto-autobuilder-helper`` repository to the list of script in the ``yocto-autobuilder-helper`` repository to the list of
people configured for that release. Release builds are placed into a people configured for that release. Release builds are placed into a
directory in `https://autobuilder.yocto.io/pub/releases <#>`__ on the directory in https://autobuilder.yocto.io/pub/releases on the
Autobuilder which is included in the email. The process from here is Autobuilder which is included in the email. The process from here is
more manual and control is effectively passed to release engineering. more manual and control is effectively passed to release engineering.
The next steps include: The next steps include:
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Execution Flow within the Autobuilder
The “a-full” and “a-quick” targets are the usual entry points into the The “a-full” and “a-quick” targets are the usual entry points into the
Autobuilder and it makes sense to follow the process through the system Autobuilder and it makes sense to follow the process through the system
starting there. This is best visualised from the Autobuilder Console starting there. This is best visualised from the Autobuilder Console
view (`https://autobuilder.yoctoproject.org/typhoon/#/console <#>`__). view (:yocto_ab:`/typhoon/#/console`).
Each item along the top of that view represents some “target build” and Each item along the top of that view represents some “target build” and
these targets are all run in parallel. The full build will trigger the these targets are all run in parallel. The full build will trigger the
@@ -20,32 +20,48 @@ each of those targets on a seperate buildbot worker. To understand the
configuration, you need to look at the entry on ``config.json`` file configuration, you need to look at the entry on ``config.json`` file
within the ``yocto-autobuilder-helper`` repository. The targets are within the ``yocto-autobuilder-helper`` repository. The targets are
defined in the overrides section, a quick example could be qemux86-64 defined in the overrides section, a quick example could be qemux86-64
which looks like:"qemux86-64" : { "MACHINE" : "qemux86-64", "TEMPLATE" : which looks like::
"arch-qemu", "step1" : { "extravars" : [ "IMAGE_FSTYPES_append = ' wic
wic.bmap'" ] } },And to expand that, you need the “arch-qemu” entry from "qemux86-64" : {
the “templates” section, which looks like:"arch-qemu" : { "BUILDINFO" : "MACHINE" : "qemux86-64",
true, "BUILDHISTORY" : true, "step1" : { "BBTARGETS" : "core-image-sato "TEMPLATE" : "arch-qemu",
core-image-sato-dev core-image-sato-sdk core-image-minimal "step1" : {
core-image-minimal-dev core-image-sato:do_populate_sdk", "SANITYTARGETS" "extravars" : [
: "core-image-minimal:do_testimage core-image-sato:do_testimage "IMAGE_FSTYPES_append = ' wic wic.bmap'"
core-image-sato-sdk:do_testimage core-image-sato:do_testsdk" }, "step2" ]
: { "SDKMACHINE" : "x86_64", "BBTARGETS" : }
"core-image-sato:do_populate_sdk core-image-minimal:do_populate_sdk_ext },
core-image-sato:do_populate_sdk_ext", "SANITYTARGETS" :
"core-image-sato:do_testsdk core-image-minimal:do_testsdkext And to expand that, you need the “arch-qemu” entry from
core-image-sato:do_testsdkext" }, "step3" : { "BUILDHISTORY" : false, the “templates” section, which looks like::
"EXTRACMDS" : ["${SCRIPTSDIR}/checkvnc; DISPLAY=:1 oe-selftest
${HELPERSTMACHTARGS} -j 15"], "ADDLAYER" : "arch-qemu" : {
["${BUILDDIR}/../meta-selftest"] } },Combining these two entries you can "BUILDINFO" : true,
see that “qemux86-64” is a three step build where the "BUILDHISTORY" : true,
``bitbake BBTARGETS`` would be run, then ``bitbake "step1" : {
SANITYTARGETS`` for each step; all for "BBTARGETS" : "core-image-sato core-image-sato-dev core-image-sato-sdk core-image-minimal core-image-minimal-dev core-image-sato:do_populate_sdk",
"SANITYTARGETS" : "core-image-minimal:do_testimage core-image-sato:do_testimage core-image-sato-sdk:do_testimage core-image-sato:do_testsdk"
},
"step2" : {
"SDKMACHINE" : "x86_64",
"BBTARGETS" : "core-image-sato:do_populate_sdk core-image-minimal:do_populate_sdk_ext core-image-sato:do_populate_sdk_ext",
"SANITYTARGETS" : "core-image-sato:do_testsdk core-image-minimal:do_testsdkext core-image-sato:do_testsdkext"
},
"step3" : {
"BUILDHISTORY" : false,
"EXTRACMDS" : ["${SCRIPTSDIR}/checkvnc; DISPLAY=:1 oe-selftest ${HELPERSTMACHTARGS} -j 15"],
"ADDLAYER" : ["${BUILDDIR}/../meta-selftest"]
}
},
Combining these two entries you can see that “qemux86-64” is a three step build where the
``bitbake BBTARGETS`` would be run, then ``bitbake SANITYTARGETS`` for each step; all for
``MACHINE=”qemx86-64”`` but with differing SDKMACHINE settings. In step ``MACHINE=”qemx86-64”`` but with differing SDKMACHINE settings. In step
1 an extra variable is added to the ``auto.conf`` file to enable wic 1 an extra variable is added to the ``auto.conf`` file to enable wic
image generation. image generation.
While not every detail of this is covered here, you can see how the While not every detail of this is covered here, you can see how the
templating mechanism allows quite complex configurations to be built up template mechanism allows quite complex configurations to be built up
yet allows duplication and repetition to be kept to a minimum. yet allows duplication and repetition to be kept to a minimum.
The different build targets are designed to allow for parallelisation, The different build targets are designed to allow for parallelisation,
@@ -66,13 +82,13 @@ For each given target in a build, the Autobuilder executes several
steps. These are configured in ``yocto-autobuilder2/builders.py`` and steps. These are configured in ``yocto-autobuilder2/builders.py`` and
roughly consist of: roughly consist of:
1. *Run ``clobberdir``* #. *Run clobberdir*.
This cleans out any previous build. Old builds are left around to This cleans out any previous build. Old builds are left around to
allow easier debugging of failed builds. For additional information, allow easier debugging of failed builds. For additional information,
see ```clobberdir`` <#test-clobberdir>`__. see :ref:`test-manual/test-manual-understand-autobuilder:clobberdir`.
2. *Obtain yocto-autobuilder-helper* #. *Obtain yocto-autobuilder-helper*
This step clones the ``yocto-autobuilder-helper`` git repository. This step clones the ``yocto-autobuilder-helper`` git repository.
This is necessary to prevent the requirement to maintain all the This is necessary to prevent the requirement to maintain all the
@@ -80,12 +96,12 @@ roughly consist of:
matches the release being built so we can support older releases and matches the release being built so we can support older releases and
still make changes in newer ones. still make changes in newer ones.
3. *Write layerinfo.json* #. *Write layerinfo.json*
This transfers data in the Buildbot UI when the build was configured This transfers data in the Buildbot UI when the build was configured
to the Helper. to the Helper.
4. *Call scripts/shared-repo-unpack* #. *Call scripts/shared-repo-unpack*
This is a call into the Helper scripts to set up a checkout of all This is a call into the Helper scripts to set up a checkout of all
the pieces this build might need. It might clone the BitBake the pieces this build might need. It might clone the BitBake
@@ -94,7 +110,7 @@ roughly consist of:
from the ``layerinfo.json`` file to help understand the from the ``layerinfo.json`` file to help understand the
configuration. It will also use a local cache of repositories to configuration. It will also use a local cache of repositories to
speed up the clone checkouts. For additional information, see speed up the clone checkouts. For additional information, see
`Autobuilder Clone Cache <#test-autobuilder-clone-cache>`__. :ref:`test-manual/test-manual-understand-autobuilder:Autobuilder Clone Cache`.
This step has two possible modes of operation. If the build is part This step has two possible modes of operation. If the build is part
of a parent build, its possible that all the repositories needed may of a parent build, its possible that all the repositories needed may
@@ -114,7 +130,7 @@ roughly consist of:
available, it would clone from the cache and the upstreams as available, it would clone from the cache and the upstreams as
necessary. This is considered the fallback mode. necessary. This is considered the fallback mode.
5. *Call scripts/run-config* #. *Call scripts/run-config*
This is another call into the Helper scripts where its expected that This is another call into the Helper scripts where its expected that
the main functionality of this target will be executed. the main functionality of this target will be executed.
@@ -137,8 +153,7 @@ special script that moves files to a special location, rather than
deleting them. Files in this location are deleted by an ``rm`` command, deleting them. Files in this location are deleted by an ``rm`` command,
which is run under ``ionice -c 3``. For example, the deletion only which is run under ``ionice -c 3``. For example, the deletion only
happens when there is idle IO capacity on the Worker. The Autobuilder happens when there is idle IO capacity on the Worker. The Autobuilder
Worker Janitor runs this deletion. See `Autobuilder Worker Worker Janitor runs this deletion. See :ref:`test-manual/test-manual-understand-autobuilder:Autobuilder Worker Janitor`.
Janitor <#test-autobuilder-worker-janitor>`__.
.. _test-autobuilder-clone-cache: .. _test-autobuilder-clone-cache:
@@ -150,8 +165,7 @@ on the Autobuilder. We therefore have a stash of commonly used
repositories pre-cloned on the Workers. Data is fetched from these repositories pre-cloned on the Workers. Data is fetched from these
during clones first, then "topped up" with later revisions from any during clones first, then "topped up" with later revisions from any
upstream when necesary. The cache is maintained by the Autobuilder upstream when necesary. The cache is maintained by the Autobuilder
Worker Janitor. See `Autobuilder Worker Worker Janitor. See :ref:`test-manual/test-manual-understand-autobuilder:Autobuilder Worker Janitor`.
Janitor <#test-autobuilder-worker-janitor>`__.
.. _test-autobuilder-worker-janitor: .. _test-autobuilder-worker-janitor:
@@ -159,8 +173,7 @@ Autobuilder Worker Janitor
-------------------------- --------------------------
This is a process running on each Worker that performs two basic This is a process running on each Worker that performs two basic
operations, including background file deletion at IO idle (see `Target operations, including background file deletion at IO idle (see :ref:`test-manual/test-manual-understand-autobuilder:Autobuilder Target Execution Overview`: Run clobberdir) and
Execution: clobberdir <#test-list-tgt-exec-clobberdir>`__) and
maintainenance of a cache of cloned repositories to improve the speed maintainenance of a cache of cloned repositories to improve the speed
the system can checkout repositories. the system can checkout repositories.
@@ -181,7 +194,7 @@ Shared SSTATE_DIR
The Workers are all connected over NFS which allows the ``sstate`` The Workers are all connected over NFS which allows the ``sstate``
directory to be shared between them. This means once a Worker has built directory to be shared between them. This means once a Worker has built
an artefact, all the others can benefit from it. Usage of the directory an artifact, all the others can benefit from it. Usage of the directory
within the directory is designed for sharing over NFS. within the directory is designed for sharing over NFS.
.. _test-resulttool: .. _test-resulttool:
@@ -198,7 +211,7 @@ Resulttool is part of OpenEmbedded-Core and is used to manipulate these
json results files. It has the ability to merge files together, display json results files. It has the ability to merge files together, display
reports of the test results and compare different result files. reports of the test results and compare different result files.
For details, see `https://wiki.yoctoproject.org/wiki/Resulttool <#>`__. For details, see :yocto_wiki:`/wiki/Resulttool`.
.. _test-run-config-tgt-execution: .. _test-run-config-tgt-execution:
@@ -209,50 +222,46 @@ The ``scripts/run-config`` execution is where most of the work within
the Autobuilder happens. It runs through a number of steps; the first the Autobuilder happens. It runs through a number of steps; the first
are general setup steps that are run once and include: are general setup steps that are run once and include:
1. Set up any ``buildtools-tarball`` if configured. #. Set up any ``buildtools-tarball`` if configured.
2. Call "buildhistory-init" if buildhistory is configured. #. Call "buildhistory-init" if buildhistory is configured.
For each step that is configured in ``config.json``, it will perform the For each step that is configured in ``config.json``, it will perform the
following: following:
## WRITER's question: What does "logging in as stepXa" and others refer #. Add any layers that are specified using the
to below? ##
1. Add any layers that are specified using the
``bitbake-layers add-layer`` command (logging as stepXa) ``bitbake-layers add-layer`` command (logging as stepXa)
2. Call the ``scripts/setup-config`` script to generate the necessary #. Call the ``scripts/setup-config`` script to generate the necessary
``auto.conf`` configuration file for the build ``auto.conf`` configuration file for the build
3. Run the ``bitbake BBTARGETS`` command (logging as stepXb) #. Run the ``bitbake BBTARGETS`` command (logging as stepXb)
4. Run the ``bitbake SANITYTARGETS`` command (logging as stepXc) #. Run the ``bitbake SANITYTARGETS`` command (logging as stepXc)
5. Run the ``EXTRACMDS`` command, which are run within the BitBake build #. Run the ``EXTRACMDS`` command, which are run within the BitBake build
environment (logging as stepXd) environment (logging as stepXd)
6. Run the ``EXTRAPLAINCMDS`` command(s), which are run outside the #. Run the ``EXTRAPLAINCMDS`` command(s), which are run outside the
BitBake build environment (logging as stepXd) BitBake build environment (logging as stepXd)
7. Remove any layers added in `step #. Remove any layers added in step
1 <#test-run-config-add-layers-step>`__ using the 1 using the ``bitbake-layers remove-layer`` command (logging as stepXa)
``bitbake-layers remove-layer`` command (logging as stepXa)
Once the execution steps above complete, ``run-config`` executes a set Once the execution steps above complete, ``run-config`` executes a set
of post-build steps, including: of post-build steps, including:
1. Call ``scripts/publish-artifacts`` to collect any output which is to #. Call ``scripts/publish-artifacts`` to collect any output which is to
be saved from the build. be saved from the build.
2. Call ``scripts/collect-results`` to collect any test results to be #. Call ``scripts/collect-results`` to collect any test results to be
saved from the build. saved from the build.
3. Call ``scripts/upload-error-reports`` to send any error reports #. Call ``scripts/upload-error-reports`` to send any error reports
generated to the remote server. generated to the remote server.
4. Cleanup the build directory using #. Cleanup the build directory using
```clobberdir`` <#test-clobberdir>`__ if the build was successful, :ref:`test-manual/test-manual-understand-autobuilder:clobberdir` if the build was successful,
else rename it to “build-renamed” for potential future debugging. else rename it to “build-renamed” for potential future debugging.
.. _test-deploying-yp-autobuilder: .. _test-deploying-yp-autobuilder:
@@ -279,11 +288,18 @@ The standard ``config.json`` minimally attempts to allow substitution of
the paths. The Helper script repository includes a the paths. The Helper script repository includes a
``local-example.json`` file to show how you could override these from a ``local-example.json`` file to show how you could override these from a
separate configuration file. Pass the following into the environment of separate configuration file. Pass the following into the environment of
the Autobuilder:$ ABHELPER_JSON="config.json local-example.json"As the Autobuilder::
another example, you could also pass the following into the
environment:$ ABHELPER_JSON="config.json /some/location/local.json"One $ ABHELPER_JSON="config.json local-example.json"
issue users often run into is validation of the ``config.json`` files. A
As another example, you could also pass the following into the
environment::
$ ABHELPER_JSON="config.json /some/location/local.json"
One issue users often run into is validation of the ``config.json`` files. A
tip for minimizing issues from invalid json files is to use a Git tip for minimizing issues from invalid json files is to use a Git
``pre-commit-hook.sh`` script to verify the JSON file before committing ``pre-commit-hook.sh`` script to verify the JSON file before committing
it. Create a symbolic link as follows:$ ln -s it. Create a symbolic link as follows::
../../scripts/pre-commit-hook.sh .git/hooks/pre-commit
$ ln -s ../../scripts/pre-commit-hook.sh .git/hooks/pre-commit