Explore the challenges and solutions for improving system configuration in Zephyr and other embedded systems in this 33-minute conference talk by Andy Gross from Linaro. Delve into the need for a vendor-neutral mechanism to convey system configuration information for SoC vendors, board vendors, software middle layers, and scripting languages. Examine the current methods of system configuration in Zephyr and identify necessary changes. Learn about the progress made towards developing a common definition format and associated tooling for Cortex-M and constrained footprint devices. Gain insights from Andy Gross, a kernel developer at Linaro and Linux kernel maintainer for Qualcomm SoC, as he discusses the importance of efficient system configuration in IoT-related projects.