User Case Documentation
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1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose
This document outlines the use cases for the [System Name]. It describes how users interact with the system to achieve their goals, ensuring that the system's functionality meets user requirements.
1.2 Scope
This use case documentation covers the core functionalities of the [System Name], including user registration, login, data entry, and reporting.
1.3 Audience
System Analysts
Developers
Testers
Stakeholders
1.4 Definitions
2. Use Case Overview
2.1 Use Case Diagram
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2.2 Use Case List
User Registration
User Login
Data Entry
Generate Report
3. Use Case Descriptions
3.1 Use Case: User Registration
3.1.1 Description
The user registers a new account in the system.
3.1.2 Actors
Primary Actor: New User
Secondary Actors: None
3.1.3 Preconditions
3.1.4 Postconditions
3.1.5 Basic Flow
The user navigates to the registration page.
The user enters required information (e.g., name, email, password).
The user submits the registration form.
The system validates the input.
The system creates a new user account.
The system sends a confirmation email to the user.
The user is redirected to the login page.
3.1.6 Alternate Flows
Invalid Input:
Email Already Registered:
3.1.7 Special Requirements
3.2 Use Case: User Login
3.2.1 Description
The user logs into their account.
3.2.2 Actors
3.2.3 Preconditions
3.2.4 Postconditions
3.2.5 Basic Flow
The user navigates to the login page.
The user enters their email and password.
The user submits the login form.
The system validates the credentials.
The system grants access to the user’s account.
The user is redirected to the dashboard.
3.2.6 Alternate Flows
Invalid Credentials:
Account Locked:
3.2.7 Special Requirements
3.3 Use Case: Data Entry
3.3.1 Description
The user enters data into the system.
3.3.2 Actors
3.3.3 Preconditions
3.3.4 Postconditions
3.3.5 Basic Flow
The user navigates to the data entry page.
The user fills in the required fields.
The user submits the form.
The system validates the data.
The system stores the data in the database.
The user receives a confirmation that the data has been saved.
3.3.6 Alternate Flows
Validation Errors:
3.3.7 Special Requirements
3.4 Use Case: Generate Report
3.4.1 Description
The user generates a report based on the data entered.
3.4.2 Actors
3.4.3 Preconditions
3.4.4 Postconditions
3.4.5 Basic Flow
The user navigates to the report generation page.
The user selects the report criteria (e.g., date range, data filters).
The user submits the request.
The system generates the report based on the criteria.
The system provides the report for download or viewing.
3.4.6 Alternate Flows
No Data Available:
3.4.7 Special Requirements
Reports should be available in multiple formats (e.g., PDF, Excel).
The system should handle large datasets efficiently.
4. Glossary
Actor: Entity that interacts with the system.
Use Case: Description of a specific interaction between an actor and the system.
Preconditions: Conditions that must be met before a use case can be executed.
Postconditions: Conditions that are true after a use case has been executed.
5. References
Use Case Templates @ Template.net
