Free Automation Use Case Template
Automation Use Case
Created by [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR COMPANY NAME]
I. Introduction
This Automation Use Case Template is designed to guide [YOUR COMPANY NAME] through the process of automating [SPECIFIC PROCESS OR TASK] to improve efficiency and accuracy. This template assists in detailing the workflow, identifying key stakeholders, and setting measurable objectives.
II. Use Case Identification
Provide a brief overview of the specific automation scenario including its scope and objectives.
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Title: [TITLE OF THE AUTOMATION PROJECT]
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Scope: [BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SCOPE]
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Objectives: [SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES TO BE ACHIEVED]
III. Actors
Identify all the participants involved in this automation process.
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Primary Actor: [PRIMARY ACTOR INVOLVED IN THE AUTOMATION]
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Secondary Actors: [ANY OTHER PARTICIPANTS INVOLVED]
IV. Preconditions
Enumerate the necessary conditions or states required before the automation can take place.
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Existing Systems: [CURRENTLY USED SYSTEMS OR PLATFORMS]
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Data Availability: [STATE OF DATA AVAILABILITY REQUIRED TO SUPPORT THE AUTOMATION]
V. Main Success Scenario (Process Flow)
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Trigger Action: [ACTION OR EVENT THAT INITIATES THE AUTOMATION]
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System Responses: [SYSTEM CHECKS AND RESPONSES UPON TRIGGER]
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Data Processing: [DETAIL DATA PROCESSING STEPS]
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Outcome Communication: [HOW THE OUTCOME IS COMMUNICATED TO THE ACTORS]
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Post-Processing Steps: [STEPS FOLLOWING THE PRIMARY AUTOMATION TASK]
VI. Alternate Flows
Document any deviation from the main flow that might occur under different circumstances.
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Exceptional Flow: [DESCRIPTION OF ALTERNATE SCENARIO]
VII. Postconditions
Discuss the state of the system after the automation process is completed.
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Success Outcome: [EXPECTED SYSTEM STATE AFTER SUCCESSFUL AUTOMATION]
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Failure Management: [STEPS OR ACTIONS IF AUTOMATION FAILS]
VIII. Business Rules
List any specific rules or constraints that must be respected during the automation process.
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Rule 1: [SPECIFIC BUSINESS RULE OR CONSTRAINT]
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Rule 2: [ANOTHER RELEVANT RULE]
IX. Requirements
Detail the technical and business requirements necessary for the automation process.
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Hardware Requirements: [REQUIRED HARDWARE RESOURCES]
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Software Requirements: [SOFTWARE AND PLATFORM REQUIREMENTS]
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Personnel Requirements: [NEEDED STAKEHOLDERS AND THEIR ROLES]
X. Assumptions and Dependencies
List any assumptions and dependencies related to the automation project.
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Assumption 1: [ASSUMPTION UNDERLYING THE AUTOMATION PROJECT]
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Dependency 1: [ANY EXTERNAL DEPENDENCIES REQUIRED FOR PROJECT]
XI. Evaluation Criteria
Specify how the success of the automation project will be measured.
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Performance Metrics: [TYPE OF METRICS TO MEASURE PERFORMANCE]
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Satisfaction Metrics: [HOW STAKEHOLDER SATISFACTION IS MEASURED]
XII. Approval
Role |
Name |
Signature |
Date |
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Project Manager |
[PROJECT MANAGER NAME] |
[SIGNATURE] |
[DATE] |
Technical Lead |
[TECHNICAL LEAD NAME] |
[SIGNATURE] |
[DATE] |
Business Analyst |
[BUSINESS ANALYST NAME] |
[SIGNATURE] |
[DATE] |