JDF BASICS -- It's Just the Ticket

The specification states that "CIP4 acknowledges it can't define everything, nor should it prevent innovation by codifying everything in a static manner." It does offer a strong cautionary note, however.

"If they use extensions to JDF, your technology providers should be able to provide you with a fully validated JDF schema and documentation that includes the use of their extensions. Extensions that are not documented, or that may not be disclosed to third parties for integration purposes, should be viewed skeptically," it advises.