Short introduction to use cases

Use case styles - RUP, tagged, table, Cockburn

Use case writing techniques - including:

• Using if-statements (or not)
• Making choices
• Showing iteration
• Optional sequence of events
• Level of detail
• Creativity
• What really goes in pre and post conditions?

Tool tutorials

• Examining the RUP
• Examining use case styles in RequisitePro
• Examining use case traceability and creating a use case in RSA and RequisitePro

Exercise

• Developing use cases

The exercise introduces a scenario that is implemented using the tips-n-tricks introduced earlier in the day. The tool tutorials are structured to demonstrate some of the major features of the products and provide an introductory hands-on experience. This should be followed with more in-depth product training.