Explore the fundamentals of the Yocto Project in this comprehensive seminar designed for beginners. Dive into the world of embedded Linux development as you learn about layers, image building, and essential initial concepts. Discover the structure and contents of provided layers, master the art of booting your custom image using QEMU, and gain insights into board support packages. Delve into the intricacies of creating images, explore the Toaster web interface, and learn how to build applications within the Yocto Project ecosystem. This 1-hour and 28-minute session, presented by Tom King, serves as the first part of a two-seminar series, providing a solid foundation for those looking to harness the power of the Yocto Project for embedded systems development.