Bridging the Gap: Converting SPDX 3.0 to 2.3 in the Software Supply Chain

Introduction: What is SPDX? At the root of modern software supply chain security lies SPDX—short for Software Package Data Exchange. At its core, SPDX is a standardized format for describing what’s inside a piece of software. Think of it as an ingredients label for software. An SPDX document helps answer critical questions such as: What packages are included? What files exist? What licenses apply? Who created the software? How do different components relate to each other? Why SPDX Matters I...