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EPISODE · Jun 13, 2026 · 10 MIN

How Open Source Projects Handle License Compatibility

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In this episode of Open Source with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna drill into the messy world of open-source license compatibility. Using the real-world example of the PostgreSQL extension ecosystem, they explore what happens when a permissive MIT-licensed library gets used inside a GPL-licensed project, and how the Apache Software Foundation navigates these conflicts. They also discuss the role of the SPDX standard and why license compatibility is a growing concern as infrastructure projects mix more dependencies than ever. A practical, grounded look at a topic that affects every developer pulling in open-source code. #LicenseCompatibility #OpenSource #PostgreSQL #GPL #MITLicense #ApacheLicense #SPDX #SoftwareLicensing #DependencyManagement #OpenSourceGovernance #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Linux #GitHub #CommunityDriven #DeveloperTools #LegalInTech Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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