Build configuration

[Sizz]

Hi,

I'm new to embedded development but have experience in desktop C/C++ development mostly with Visual Studio.

I'm struggling to get my head around how I would create different build configurations.

I have 2 boards, a nrf54l15dk and a Xiao nrf52840.

I want to have debug and release configurations for both boards where for example the release builds disable the serial and other hardware to reduce power usage and optimise the build for speed.

I've been though the beginner and intermidiate tutorials so I'm aware of the kconfig and devicetree files but I'm sturggling to put it all together.

So far I've created some build configurations and overlays with the understanding that the overlays can be used to disable hardware.

Any pointers are appreciated.

Regards.

[Amanda Hsieh]

Hi, 

You can use CONF_FILE to select the configuration file in the Base configuration menu or EXTRA_CONF_FILE to add the Kconfig fragment file in the Extra Kconfig fragments menu or use FILE_SUFFIX. See Providing CMake options. 

Regards,
Amanda H.

[Sizz]

Thanks, and with regards to the build configurations in the Applications panel should I have something like:

- Occupancy-v1

- - nrf54dk_release

- - nrf54dk_debug

- - xaio_release

- - xaio_debug

Also, where is the recommend location for the release.conf and debug.conf?

Regards

[Amanda Hsieh]

Under your app folder. You can take a look at this Matter template on how to control custom configurations.