Use Case

Use Case: [Your Use Case Title]

Prepared By: [Your Name]

Company: [Your Company Name]

Date: [Date Prepared]

1. Overview

  • Use Case Identifier: [Use Case ID]

  • Use Case Name: [Use Case Name]

  • Description: [A brief overview of what the use case entails, its purpose, and the outcome it aims to achieve. Include context about how and why the use case should be executed by your company or organization.]

2. Stakeholders

  • Primary Actor: [The main person or system that interacts with the use case.]

  • Other Stakeholders: [List other stakeholders involved, such as departments, customers, or external partners. Describe their role and how they interact with the use case.]

3. Preconditions and Assumptions

  • Preconditions: [State any conditions that must be met before the use case can begin. Include necessary system states, availability of data, or any other critical resources.]

  • Assumptions: [List any assumptions that are made regarding technology, people, or processes for the use case to be successful.]

4. Main Success Scenario

[Describe the step-by-step process that leads to a successful outcome. Clearly outline each action performed by the primary actor and the system's response. Use numbered or bullet points if necessary.]

5. Extensions (Alternative Paths)

[Explain any variations in the use case process. Describe alternative paths, exceptions, or error conditions, and how they should be handled. Each extension should specify when and how it deviates from the main success scenario.]

6. Postconditions

[Detail the state of the system upon successful completion of the use case. Include what data is saved, what interfaces are updated, and any thing else relevant to the system's status after the use case has been executed.]

7. Special Requirements

[List any special or unique requirements that apply to the use case. This could include performance constraints, regulatory needs, usability specifications, or any particular aspects that need attention.]

8. Reporting

  • Metrics for Success: [Define the criteria or key performance indicators that will signify a successful use case implementation. Include specific metrics or targets.]

  • Reporting Process: [Describe how the results will be tracked and reported. Include any tools or systems that will be used to measure the outcomes of the use case.]