1 files changed, 11 insertions, 0 deletions

diff --git a/bitbake/lib/bb/utils.py b/bitbake/lib/bb/utils.py
index 56577dabe1..c8f139b192 100644
--- a/bitbake/lib/bb/utils.py
+++ b/bitbake/lib/bb/utils.py
@@ -287,6 +287,17 @@ def join_deps(deps):
             result.append(dep)
     return ", ".join(result)
 
+def extend_deps(dest, src):
+    """
+    Extend the results from explode_dep_versions by appending all of the items
+    in the second list, avoiding duplicates.
+    """
+    for dep in src:
+        if dep not in dest:
+            dest[dep] = src[dep]
+        elif dest[dep] != src[dep]:
+            dest[dep] = src[dep]
+
 def _print_trace(body, line):
     """
     Print the Environment of a Text Body