11.6. Summary

In this chapter, we focused on the different eCos development tools. We started with an overview of the CDL used in the eCos framework. Moving onto the Configuration Tool, we discovered the relationship between the CDL files and the graphical representation of packages in the Configuration Tool. We also examined the eCos database file and how it is used by the Configuration Tool to represent the information in the repository.

A typical eCos configuration involves selecting one target and one template. Packages can then be added and/or removed based on the requirements of the system. Then, fine-grained configuration is performed on the configuration options.

Then we moved on to the other tools available in the eCos development kit, as well as other open-source tools that allow us to configure a complete embedded development environment free of charge since the tools are all open source. Now that we have an understanding of the eCos Configuration Tool, we are able to move to the next step, which is using the eCos tools to develop our own application.