11. Mobile Application Use Cases

Overview

This document outlines the key use cases for the mobile application, focusing on user interactions and functionalities that mirror the existing frontend application. These use cases describe how users will interact with the mobile app to achieve their goals.

General User Use Cases

The mobile application will support the following general user use cases, which are consistent with the frontend application:

• User Authentication:
  • Login: Users can securely log in to the application using their credentials.
  • Session Management: Users' sessions are maintained securely, allowing for continued access without re-authentication until logout or session expiration.
  • Logout: Users can securely log out of the application.
• Application Shell Interaction:
  • Navigation: Users can navigate through different sections of the application using a clear and intuitive mobile navigation system.
  • Access Control: Users are presented with features and content appropriate to their assigned roles and permissions.
• User Self-Service Profile Management:
  • View Profile: Users can view their own profile information.
  • Edit Profile: Users can update their personal profile details (e.g., name, contact information).
  • Change Password: Users can securely change their password.

Administrator User Use Cases

For users with administrative privileges, the mobile application will support the following use cases, consistent with the frontend application:

• User Listing and Search:
  • View User List: Administrators can view a list of all registered users.
  • Search Users: Administrators can search for specific users based on various criteria (e.g., name, email).
• User Creation:
  • Invite New User: Administrators can invite new users to the system.
• User Editing and Status Management:
  • Edit User Details: Administrators can edit the details of existing users.
  • Manage User Status: Administrators can activate, deactivate, or suspend user accounts.
• Effective Permission View:
  • View User Permissions: Administrators can view the effective permissions of any user.
• Security Audit Trail:
  • View Audit Logs: Administrators can view a log of security-related events and actions within the system.

Mobile-Specific Use Cases (Examples)

• Push Notifications: Users receive real-time notifications for important events (e.g., account activity, system alerts).
• Offline Access (Partial): Users can access certain cached information or perform limited actions even without an active internet connection (if applicable).
• Biometric Authentication: Users can log in using fingerprint or facial recognition for enhanced security and convenience.
• Deep Linking: Users can be directed to specific content within the app via external links.