Case Study Template for IT System
1. Project Overview
• Project Name: [Name of the IT system]
• Statement of the Problem
• Objective: Briefly describe the purpose of the system. Example: To build a user-friendly web
application for managing customer orders with efficient back-end processing.
• Scope: Define what the system will and will not cover. Example: The system includes customer
management, order processing, and reporting features but excludes payment integration.
2. System Architecture
• Front-End Technologies: List the technologies used for the front end (e.g., React, Angular,
HTML/CSS, JavaScript).
• Back-End Technologies: List the technologies used for the back end (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java,
SQL databases).
• Deployment: Mention the deployment environment (e.g., AWS, Azure, local server).
3. Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD)
• Diagram: [Insert ERD diagram here]
• Description: Briefly describe the key entities and relationships between them.
4. Data Dictionary
Field Name Data Type Description Constraints
user_id INT Unique identifier for users Primary Key, Not Null
username VARCHAR(50) Username of the user Not Null, Unique
email VARCHAR(100) Email address of the user Not Null, Unique
order_id INT Unique identifier for orders Primary Key
5. Use Case Diagram
• Diagram: [Insert Use Case Diagram here]
• Actors: List the actors (e.g., User, Admin, System).
• Use Cases: Briefly describe each use case.
o User Registration: Users can create an account.
o Login: Users can log in to the system.
o Place Order: Users can place an order.
6. Data Flow Diagram (DFD)
• Level 0 (Context Diagram): Provides an overview of the entire system.
• Level 1 (Detailed DFD): [Insert Level 1 DFD here]
o Processes: Briefly describe key processes.
▪ User Authentication: Handles user login and registration.
▪ Order Processing: Manages the creation and update of orders.
7. System Flow and Functionality
• Description: Explain how data flows from the front end to the back end.
o Example: The user inputs data through the front end, which is validated and sent to the
back end via API calls. The back end processes the request and interacts with the
database to fetch/store data.
8. Conclusion
• Summary: Briefly summarize the expected impact of the system.
• Next Steps: Mention any future improvements or additional features planned.
8. Recommendations
