Software Engineering Use Case Template
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Software Engineering Use Case
I. Use Case Identification
Use Case ID: [UC-001]
Title: [SOFTWARE ENGINEERING FUNCTIONALITY]
Project: [PROJECT NAME]
Created By: [YOUR NAME]
Date Created: [DATE]
Last Updated: [DATE]
Version: 1.0
II. Use Case Description
Goal: To describe how [ROLE] interacts with [SYSTEM/FEATURE].
Scope: [SYSTEM NAME]
Level: User-goal level
III. Actors
User: [USER ROLE]
System: [SYSTEM ROLE]
Admin: [ADMIN ROLE]
IV. Preconditions
[SYSTEM NAME] is installed and operational.
Necessary configurations are set up.
V. Acceptance Criteria
CRITERIA 1: [DESCRIPTION]
CRITERIA 2: [DESCRIPTION]
VI. Postconditions
System updates and reflects changes.
User receives confirmation or feedback.
VII. Main Success Scenario (Basic Flow)
[USER ROLE] initiates [ACTION].
[SYSTEM ROLE] validates inputs.
[SYSTEM ROLE] processes the request.
[USER ROLE] receives confirmation.
VIII. Extensions (Alternative Flows)
2a. If invalid input:
[SYSTEM ROLE] displays an error message.
Use case ends.
3a. If system error:
[SYSTEM ROLE] logs the error.
[USER ROLE] is notified.
[USER ROLE] retries or contacts support.
IX. Special Requirements
Performance: Processes must complete within [X SECONDS/MINUTES].
Security: All data transactions are encrypted using [ENCRYPTION/PROTOCOL].
X. Assumptions
Users have basic understanding of [SYSTEM NAME] functionalities.
System resources meet minimum requirements.
XI. Frequency of Use
This use case is executed [X TIMES] per [DAY/WEEK/MONTH].
XII. Miscellaneous
Diagrams: Include UML diagrams, flowcharts, or system architecture.
Notes: Additional comments or considerations for software engineering.
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