3 Getting Started with Software Development

This chapter details the steps for setting up the development environment and building the Linux system image for the SAMA5D27-SOM1-EK1. The user must follow these instructions to configure all necessary components and begin working with the SAMA5D27 System on Module (SOM). The steps outlined in the following section help the user clone the required repositories, configure the build environment, build the Linux system image, and flash it onto an SD card.