Free Search Use Case Template
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
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User navigates to the search bar on the website or application.
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User enters a search query into the search bar.
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User presses the 'Enter' key or clicks the 'Search' button.
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System receives the search query and processes it.
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System searches the database and retrieves relevant results.
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System displays the search results to the user.
IV. Alternative Flows
A1: No Search Results Found
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If the system does not find any results matching the search query, it will display a message indicating no results were found.
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The system may provide suggestions or alternative search terms to the user.
A2: Incorrect Search Query
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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.