Free Basic Use Case Outline Template

Basic Use Case

I. Use Case Identification

  • Use Case ID: UCT-001

  • Title: Manage [Your Functionality]

  • Created By: [Your Name]

  • Date Created: [Date]

  • Last Updated: [Date]

  • Version: 1.0

II. Use Case Description

This section provides a general description of what the use case is intended to accomplish.

  • Goal: To enable [Your Role] to [Your Goal] effectively and efficiently.

  • Scope: [Your System Name]

  • Level: User-goal level

  • Preconditions:

    • [Your System Name] is operational.

    • The user is authenticated and authorized to perform actions related to this use case.

  • Postconditions:

    • The system updates and reflects changes made by [Your Role].

    • Notifications are sent out if necessary.

III. Actors

  • Primary Actor: [Your Role]

  • Secondary Actors: [Other Relevant Roles]

IV. Stakeholders and Interests

  • [Your Role]: Wants to ensure that [Needs or Goals] are met through the use of the system.

  • [Other Relevant Roles]: Interested in [Their Interests] which are impacted by the outcome of this use case.

V. Use Case Triggers

  • Triggering Event: This use case starts when [Event or Action Initiating the Use Case].

VI. Main Success Scenario (Basic Flow)

  1. [Your Role] starts the action by [Specific Action].

  2. The system validates that [Your Role] has the necessary permissions.

  3. The system processes the request and updates the database.

  4. The system displays a confirmation message to [Your Role].

  5. The system sends out notifications to [Other Relevant Roles] if necessary.

VII. Extensions (Alternative Flows)

  • If the user does not have permission:

    1. The system displays an error message.

    2. The use case ends.

  • If the system cannot process the request:

    1. The system logs the error.

    2. The system notifies [Your Role] of the issue.

    3. [Your Role] may attempt the request again or contact support.

VIII. Special Requirements

  • Performance Requirements: Actions must be processed within [X Seconds/Minutes].

  • Security Requirements: All data must be transmitted securely using [Encryption/Protocol].

IX. Assumptions

  • [Your System Name] is regularly maintained and updated.

  • Users are familiar with the basic operations of [Your System Name].

X. Frequency of Use

  • This use case is expected to be used [X] times a [Day/Week/Month] by [Your Role].

XI. Miscellaneous

  • Diagrams: Include any UML or process diagrams if applicable.

  • Notes: Any additional notes or comments related to this use case.

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