What is the recommended practice when changing a baseline pattern?

When changing a baseline pattern, the recommended practice is to add to the Extension section. This approach allows you to enhance or customize the existing pattern without disrupting the core functionality of the baseline. By utilizing the Extension section, you can implement changes that maintain compatibility with the original structure while allowing for new or modified features to be integrated seamlessly. This method helps ensure that the integrity of the initial baseline pattern remains intact while still meeting evolving requirements or specific organizational needs.

Modifying the Discovery Patterns directly could lead to difficulties in future updates and could complicate maintenance. It risks creating conflicts with existing data or patterns since those baseline components are typically intended to be stable. Deleting previous entries could also compromise the historical context and valuable information embedded in those records. Simply adding to the Identification section may not encompass the full range of changes needed, as it does not allow for the same level of flexibility and specificity that the Extension section provides.