Advanced Use Case Modeling: Software Systems

Chapter 6. Preparing for Use Case Modeling and Determining Use Case Approach

When schemes are laid in advance, it is surprising how often the circumstances fit in with them.”

—Sir William Osler (1849–1919), Canadian physician

What’s in this chapter?

This chapter describes the initial steps in setting up a use case modeling effort. Selecting and customizing use case frameworks, selecting standards and techniques, and consideration of training and mentoring needs are outlined.

This chapter discusses some of the activities that need to be performed when setting up a use case modeling effort, activities in the first major use case activity group, “Prepare for use case modeling and determine use case approach” (Figure 6-1). The activities are ...