Free Website Use Case Template
Website Use Case
Creator: [YOUR NAME]
Company: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]
I. Introduction
This Use Case Template is designed to facilitate the documentation and analysis of website functionalities. It serves as a comprehensive guide for stakeholders, including developers, managers, and end-users, to ensure all website interactions meet the intended requirements and enhance user experience.
II. Use Case Identification
Document each use case with a unique identifier and a descriptive title that encompasses the primary goal or interaction.
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ID: [USE CASE ID]
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Title: [USE CASE TITLE]
III. Actors
Define all the actors involved in the use cases. An actor can be a user or an external system that interacts with the website.
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Actor: [ACTOR NAME] - Description: [BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACTOR'S ROLE]
IV. Preconditions
List all the conditions that must be true or the events that must have occurred before the use case can be triggered.
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[PRECONDITION 1]
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[PRECONDITION 2]
V. Main Flow
Describe the sequence of actions that define the normal operation of the use case.
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The user accesses the website by entering the URL: [WEBSITE URL]
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User navigates to [SPECIFIC PAGE OR FEATURE]
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Action: [DESCRIPTION OF ACTION]
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System response: [DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM’S RESPONSE]
VI. Alternative Flows
Detail any alternative scenarios that can happen during the execution of the main flow, including error conditions and system failures.
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If [CONDITION], then [ALTERNATIVE ACTION]
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Upon failure [FAILURE CONDITION], prompt [ERROR MESSAGE] and redirect to [PAGE/ACTION]
VII. Postconditions
Specify what the system will have accomplished or its state upon completion of the use case.
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[POSTCONDITION 1]
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[POSTCONDITION 2] indicating the outcome.
VIII. Special Requirements
Identify any additional requirements or constraints that affect the use case execution, such as performance constraints, quality standards, or compliance requirements.
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Requirement: [REQUIREMENT DETAIL]
IX. Frequency of Use
Provide an estimate of how often this use case is expected to be executed within a given period.
Approximately [FREQUENCY] times per [TIME PERIOD].
X. Miscellaneous
Include any other relevant information or notes that do not fit into the other sections but are essential for the complete understanding of the use case.
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Note: [ADDITIONAL NOTE]
