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6.2.2.5 Storyboards

Storyboards can be used to define software project activities in a similar manner to those used in movie and
television production. They provide a pictorial overview of the project that illustrates the order in which work
activities are to be completed.

6.2.2.6 Use Cases

Use cases provide scenarios of operation (step-by-step interactions) between a user (called an actor) and the
software. A use-case scenario can be specified as an itemized list of steps or using a UML/SysML diagram: a
sequence diagram, an activity diagram, or state diagram. Software tools are available for these notations; some
tools support various forms of analysis and can generate code templates for software construction. Use cases can
include business rules, alternate paths, and exception scenarios, in addition to the primary scenario. They can be
used to identify features to be implemented, as shown in Figure 6-2; features are used to identify the work activities
needed to construct the features.

Withdraw
Cash
Include Extend

Verify Assess
Account Remote Fee

Feature
Features:
• Verify Account
• Primary Scenario
• Exception Scenarios Feature
• Assess Fees
• Extend Credit
Feature

Figure 6-2. Identifying Features for a Use Case

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