Question 108
A system extracts structured fields from messy documents, validates every output against JSON schemas, handles edge cases gracefully, and stays accurate enough to feed downstream systems.
Read the full scenario lessonYou are building a structured data extraction system using Claude. The system extracts information from unstructured documents, validates the output using JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) schemas, and maintains high accuracy. It must handle edge cases gracefully and integrate with downstream systems.
Your extraction uses tool use with a JSON schema where `property_type` is defined as an enum: `['house', 'apartment', 'condo', 'townhouse']`. After deployment, 8% of extractions fail schema validation. Investigation reveals listings mention many uncommon property types – "studio", "loft", "duplex", "mobile home", "tiny house", "converted warehouse" – and new types continue appearing regularly.
What's the most effective long-term solution?