Catena-X Backward Compatibility Guide
How to provide technical stability in an ever growing network
The Catena-X Backward Compatibility Guide consolidates Catena‑X’s approach to backward compatibility for the CX‑Saturn release.
In complex, multi‑enterprise environments, a centrally coordinated upgrade date is infeasible; participants may adopt updates at different times or remain on prior component versions. The guide explains how backward compatibility—addressed by multiple product teams and expert groups—relies on tight conceptual integration across components to maintain interoperability. It summarizes the backward‑compatibility posture of CX‑Saturn and provides practical guidance on how Catena‑X participants should prepare for the release and manage change during staggered adoption.