Use Case Template
Introduction
The hallmark of an exceptional product designer is the ability to generate clear, concise, and actionable requirements that preferably result in revenue for a business.
For the last six years, I've relied upon this template found in this little gem of a book: Write a Use Case: Gathering Requirements that Users Understand.
See the use case template below.
Use Case Elements
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| ID | |
| Name | |
| Status | |
| Brief Description | |
| Actors | |
| NFRs | |
| Preconditions | |
| Scenarios |
Basic Scenario & Happy Path
| Step Number | User Action | System Response |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The user.. | The system.. |
| 2 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 4 | ||
| 5 |
Alt Scenario 1/X
| Step Number | User Action | System Response |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The user.. | The system.. |
| 2 |
To discover alternative scenarios, ask:
- Where do options appear?
- What odd cases crop up?
- What are the variations on the basic scenario?
- What can go wrong?
- What might not happen?
- What kind of resources can be blocked?
How to Write a Use Case
Review the example below.
1. Fill out use case elements.
2. Fill out basic scenario / happy path.
3. Consider alternative scenarios and complete them if necessary.
For more background on this particular use case review this case study
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Written by Leo Vroegindewey, Principal Product Designer.
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