Dive into the fundamentals of the Yocto Project and Bitbake in this comprehensive seminar designed for newcomers. Learn the essentials of building embedded images and using QEMU through a detailed exploration of key topics. Discover the intricacies of Bitbake, recipes, tasks, operators, and common variables. Gain practical knowledge on troubleshooting when things go wrong and master the process of building an embedded image. This 1-hour and 32-minute session 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.