diff --git a/documentation/dev-manual/layers.rst b/documentation/dev-manual/layers.rst
index 2d809562d..070d82ee3 100644
--- a/documentation/dev-manual/layers.rst
+++ b/documentation/dev-manual/layers.rst
@@ -128,6 +128,16 @@ Follow these general steps to create your layer without using tools:
       variable is a good way to indicate if your particular layer is
       current.
 
+
+   .. note::
+
+      A layer does not have to contain only recipes `.bb` or append files `.bbappend`.
+      Generally, developers create layers using `bitbake-layers create-layer`, see
+      ":ref:`dev-manual/layers:creating a general layer using the \`\`bitbake-layers\`\` script`", that
+      creates the `layer.conf` file from a template located in `meta/lib/bblayers/templates/layer.conf`.
+      In fact, all the variables set in `layer.conf` are not mandatory except for the precense of
+      :term:`BBFILE_COLLECTIONS` will lead to the obligation of :term:`LAYERSERIES_COMPAT`, and :term:`BBFILE_PATTERN`.
+
 #. *Add Content:* Depending on the type of layer, add the content. If
    the layer adds support for a machine, add the machine configuration
    in a ``conf/machine/`` file within the layer. If the layer adds