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To define a new form field for grants.gov, use a three-schema approach combining JSON Schema for data definitions, UI Schema for rendering hints, and Rule Schema for cross-field validation. This ensures data models, rendering, and validation remain consistent.

The three-schema approach separates form field definitions into JSON Schema for data models, UI Schema for rendering hints, and Rule Schema for cross-field validation logic. This structure enforces consistency across data, rendering, and rules for simpler-grants-gov forms.

You add rendering hints by defining properties in the UI Schema, and implement cross-field validation by configuring rules in the Rule Schema. These layers work alongside the JSON Schema to control UI behavior and enforce logical dependencies between fields.

Yes, the three-schema approach enforces XML compatibility when exporting forms. It ensures that newly defined fields in the JSON Schema, UI Schema, and Rule Schema align with legacy Grants.gov formats during the export process.

Yes, test scaffolding is enforced when creating new form fields. The three-schema approach requires generating test scaffolding alongside JSON Schema definitions, UI Schema hints, and Rule Schema validation to ensure field integrity.

This workflow specifically applies to grants.gov form-building tasks where new fields must be defined, rendered, and validated. It uses a reference-driven checklist designed to align with legacy Grants.gov formats and XML compatibility requirements.