Search Use Case
Search Use Case
Prepared by: [Your Name]
[Your Company Name]
I. Actors
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User: An individual looking to find information or products using the search functionality.
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System: The system that processes the search request and returns relevant results.
II. Preconditions
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User is on the application or website with an active internet connection.
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The search feature is properly integrated and functional.
III. Basic Flow
1. User navigates to the search bar on the website or application.
2. User enters a search query into the search bar.
3. User presses the 'Enter' key or clicks the 'Search' button.
4. System receives the search query and processes it.
5. System searches the database and retrieves relevant results.
6. System displays the search results to the user.
IV. Alternative Flows
A1: No Search Results Found
1. If the system does not find any results matching the search query, it will display a message indicating no results were found.
2. The system may provide suggestions or alternative search terms to the user.
A2: Incorrect Search Query
1. If the search query is invalid or contains errors, the system can prompt the user to correct their search input.
V. Postconditions
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User finds the information or products they were searching for.
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User is provided with clear guidance if no results are found or the input is invalid.
VI. Special Requirements
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Search functionality needs to be optimized for speed and accuracy.
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User input should be validated to handle errors and provide meaningful feedback.
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Search results should be relevant and ranked based on predefined criteria.
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System should handle large volumes of data efficiently.
