# Getting started

Source: [https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70014-30/topic/get-started.html](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70014-30/topic/get-started.html)

This information explains how to get started with developing your software using the
        Qualcomm Linux platform. Before you begin, set up your infrastructure as described in the
            [Qualcomm Linux Build Guide](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-70014-254/introduction.html). This guide also
        provides information about the common build workflows.

## Prepare performance build

You must enable SSH in Permissive mode to securely access your host device. For
                instructions, see [How to SSH?](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-70014-254/how_to.html#how-to-ssh-)

Qualcomm Linux build is the default performance build. For any power measurement, it
                is recommended to use the performance build.

The performance build uses the following kernel configurations:

kernel_platform/kernel/arch/arm64/configs/qcom_defconfig
    kernel_platform/kernel /arch/arm64/configs/qcom_addons.configCopy to clipboard

The kernel configurations are defined in the source code kernel recipe at:

layer/meta-qcom-hwe/recipes‑kernel/linux/linux-kernel-qcom_6.6.bb.
    KERNEL_DEFCONFIG = "${S}/arch/arm64/configs/qcom_defconfig"
    KERNEL_CONFIG_FRAGMENTS:append = " ${S}/arch/arm64/configs/qcom_addons.config"Copy to clipboard

**Parent Topic:** [Power management](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70014-30/topic/powermanagement.html)

Last Published: Jul 15, 2024

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