Hey, folks. I don't know if my previous post made it onto the forum.
EA defines 3 scenario types, as shown below [Help > Contents > Modeling with UML > Working with UML Elements > Element Properties > Scenarios].
Simple
Standard scenario
Used to describe ordinary usage
Basic Path
Basic execution path
The standard execution path with no exceptions
Alternate
Alternate pathway
Path of execution that includes excepetional conditions
The Help link provided earlier shows a use case scenario example, and according to the example, it is a "Basic Path" scenario type. If that is true, why does step 5 exist in the scenario?
Here's my take on the "Login" scenario.
Basic Path
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Steps 1-4 of the existing scenario
Simple Path
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Steps 1-4 of the existing scenario
Step 5 showing a user-based fault (eg, incorrect login information)
Alternate Path
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Steps 1-4 of the existing scenario
Step 5 showing a system-based fault (eg, web, app and/or database server is down, backend programming logic is faulty)
I'd appreciate clarification on the intent of the 3 scenario types. Thanks.
