JDF BASICS -- It's Just the Ticket

Throwing a Curve

Some of the smallest parts of the specification raise the most concern about potential barriers to its successful adoption. The "extensibility" of JDF, for example, is seen as likely being the most contentious issue, but also necessary to avoid limiting its potential and applicability. It allows for system developers and users to add their own XML elements, attributes and enumerations to a JDF application while still being in compliance.