In today’s fast paced world, the pursuit of excellence is a relentless journey. From the past eight State of the Software Supply Chain reports, we know that developer productivity soars when they have access to superior tools and better open source components, making them the driving force behind better security and better products. But what exactly does “better” mean in the ever-expanding landscape of technology choices, and with malicious activity more prominent than ever?

In this report, get an in-depth update on open source, and gain insights on the path to a more efficient, cost-eff­ective, and secure development.

We’ll look at:

• Ongoing growth of the software supply chain, as well as persistent security concerns
• The advantages of using well-maintained open source packages
• Open source consumption and trends in upgrade urgency of components
• Peer insights into the use of SBOMs and mature software supply chain management
• The rise of open source and software supply chain regulations
• What role AI and ML play in assisting developers, and the challenges that AI practitioners face in developing AI products