Concept stage: Use case documentation

WebSphere Commerce includes a set of modifiable use case documents that describe the functionality provided with the Aurora starter stores.

Navigate the tabs below to find modifiable documentation templates and reference applications that you can use to accelerate project progress and reduce costs for every phase of a WebSphere Commerce project.

6 column table that links to the design phases: Concept, Design, Implement, Test, Launch, and Maintain
Concept stage: Static HTML starter stores Design stage Implementation stage Testing stage Launch stage Maintenance stage

Introduction

The starter store use case documents describe the starter store functionality. Each use case corresponds to a task that a shopper can accomplish using a store. The use cases list main, alternate, and exception flows for each use case and also include flow diagrams for each section. The use case documentation was created using Microsoft Word and Visio.

Best practices

  1. Use the use cases to gain an understanding of the default store functionality, and to identify any potential gaps in functionality that you may need to customize.
  2. Section 1 contains tips on how to customize the use case document and how to update the document's table of contents when you add, edit, or remove use cases from the original set.
  3. Each use case document includes a blank use case template that you can copy and paste for consistency.
  4. Adding new use cases: To not clash with the WebSphere Commerce documents, begin numbering any new use cases you add at 5001.