Project Use Case
I. Use Case Identification
Use Case ID: [UNIQUE USE CASE IDENTIFIER]
Use Case Title: [DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF THE USE CASE]
Created By: [YOUR NAME]
Date Created: [CREATION DATE]
Last Updated: [DATE OF LAST UPDATE]
II. Overview
This section should offer a concise summary of the use case scope and its objectives aligned with project goals. This segment should address the purpose and anticipated benefits from successful implementation.
Objective: [OBJECTIVE OF THE USE CASE]
Scope: [PROJECT SCOPE THIS USE CASE FALLS UNDER]
Rationale: [REASON WHY THE USE CASE EXISTS]
III. Actors
Definition of all the participants involved in the use case and their roles within the system.
IV. Preconditions
State the conditions that must be met before the use case can be triggered.
V. Basic Flow
This segment details the sequence of steps describing the normal execution of the use case, from start to finish.
Step 1: [ACTION]
Step 2: [ACTION]
Step 3: [ACTION]
VI. Alternative Flows
Describes alternative sequences that may occur in the use case owing to decisions or exceptions.
Step Number | Alternative Action | Condition |
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A1 | [ALTERNATIVE STEP] | [TRIGGER CONDITION] |
VII. Postconditions
Describes the state of the system at the conclusion of the use case execution.
VIII. Exceptions
Identify any exceptions that could arise during the execution of the use case, detailing their management.
IX. Special Requirements
Lists any additional requirements or constraints that are crucial for the use case.
X. Assumptions
State any assumptions that apply to the use case.
Assumption 1: [DETAILS]
Assumption 2: [DETAILS]
XI. Appendices
Includes any additional information, diagrams, or references needed to support or document the use case.
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