How to Define and Document Use Cases

Web-based	Jul 28 - 29, 2009	Internet	$495	Register
Web-based	Sep 23 - 24, 2009	Internet	$495	Register
Web-based	Nov 23 - 24, 2009	Internet	$495	Register

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The critical success factor for any solution is whether or not the end-users will be able to use it to do what they need to do. The concept of using use cases to define end-user interaction with a proposed information technology solution is invaluable for interactive applications.

A use case diagram is a visual tool that shows interaction between the environment and an evolving information technology solution. A single use case is a textual tool for representing how individual end-users and other involved parties or systems (collectively referred to as "actors:") will interact with the proposed system. Knowing why you need a use case, when it should be created, and where to put what information is critical to creating quality functional requirements. Without a common understanding of the purpose and structure of use case diagrams and the use case document, use cases can quickly become "useless cases".

Clarify the major components of the use case
Present the transition from business events to use cases
List 5 methods for discovering use cases
Define the evolving role of business systems analysts
Apply 5 methods for discovering use cases
Write audience-focused use cases
Determine how to handle alternate and exception situations
Detail the sequence of interaction steps for the most common situation
Define and describe scenarios to discover use cases
Use use case diagrams as a scoping tool
Structure basic use case information in a use case document
Document proposed user interaction in use cases and use case diagrams
Create and analyze activity diagrams to show use case flow of events
Review and critique use case documents and use case diagrams

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