Intro to Use Case Types

Analyzing or designing the various features and functions of a software system can be daunting, especially when there are multiple actors and other interfacing systems involved. Thankfully, analysts can turn to use cases to make this process much easier.

At the very minimum, an effective use case should:

• define how stakeholders interact with a system
• define how a system interacts with other systems
• provide a common understanding of both stakeholder and system requirements

This article introduces the different types of use cases you may encounter and identifies some of the ways use cases are represented. Read more