complex.schema.md

template: reference
foo: bar

Complex References Schema

https://example.com/schemas/complex

This is an example schema that uses types defined in other schemas.

Abstract	Extensible	Custom Properties	Defined In
Can be instantiated	No	Forbidden	complex.schema.json

Schema Hierarchy

• Complex References https://example.com/schemas/complex
  • Abstract https://example.com/schemas/abstract
  • Simple https://example.com/schemas/simple

Complex References Properties

Property	Type	Required	Defined by
refabstract	complex	Required	Complex References (this schema)
refnamed	complex	Optional	Complex References (this schema)

refabstract

refabstract

• is required
• type: complex
• defined in this schema

refabstract Type

Unknown type ``.

{
  "properties": {
    "foo": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "A unique identifier given to every addressable thing."
    }
  },
  "required": true,
  "simpletype": "complex"
}

refnamed

refnamed

• is optional
• type: complex
• defined in this schema

refnamed Type

Unknown type ``.

{
  "$ref": "https://example.com/schemas/simple",
  "$linkVal": "Simple",
  "$linkPath": "simple.schema.md",
  "simpletype": "complex"
}