IT Requirements Specification with the Use Case Technique

Use Cases ensure good requirements specifications. A well-crafted IT requirements specification is formulated so that both the supplier and the user of the system can read and gain a precise understanding of what the solution entails. A Use Case model can help ensure a good requirements specification and can then be used in all subsequent phases of system development and testing. This course is based on best practices, standards, and well-established references in the field.

Prerequisites

The course requires no special prerequisites. It is designed for project managers, developers, testers, users, and consultants who need to work with requirements specifications.

Content

Introduction to requirements and terminology in requirements specification
Use Case notation – use case diagrams, actors, include, extend, and inherit relationships
Formal specification of Use Cases – description techniques and templates, examples of Use Cases
Method steps for requirements specification using Use Cases, normal flows, exceptions, and variations
Preparation of a complete requirements specification using a template
Preparation of test cases from use cases
Conducting acceptance tests and preparing a test report
Use Cases applied in the development process
Introduction to other UML diagrams
Specification of non-functional requirements – e.g., response times, uptime, user-friendliness, maintenance, etc.