CODITECT Standard: Use Case

Version: 1.0.0 Status: Active Last Updated: January 12, 2026

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Purpose

This standard defines the format and requirements for CODITECT use cases. Use cases serve as:

1. Project seeds - Starting points for new projects
2. Workflow templates - Mappings to CODITECT's 1,152 workflows
3. Training material - Hands-on exercises for certification
4. ROI documentation - Productivity metrics and business value

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Use Case Structure

Required Fields

Every use case MUST include:

Field	Type	Description
ID	Integer	Unique identifier (1-1000)
Title	String	Concise, action-oriented title
Domain	Enum	One of 15 industry domains
Problem Statement	String	Clear description of the problem solved
Deliverables	List	Expected outputs/artifacts
Components	List	CODITECT agents, commands, workflows
Productivity Metrics	Object	Time savings, error reduction
Complexity	Enum	Low, Medium, High

Optional Fields

Field	Type	Description
Category	String	Subcategory within domain
Prerequisites	List	Required setup or dependencies
Related Use Cases	List	Cross-references to related IDs
Notes	String	Additional context or edge cases

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Domain Classification

The 15 Industry Domains

#	Domain	ID Range	Description
1	Software Development	1-100	APIs, CI/CD, testing, refactoring
2	Business Strategy	101-175	Business plans, market sizing, go-to-market
3	Research & Intelligence	176-250	Competitive analysis, due diligence
4	Education & Training	251-325	Curriculum, assessments, learning paths
5	Content & Marketing	326-400	Content strategy, SEO, editorial calendars
6	Finance & Investment	401-475	Financial modeling, valuations, portfolio
7	HR & Legal	476-550	Hiring, compliance, contracts
8	Healthcare & Real Estate	551-650	Clinical workflows, property analysis
9	Manufacturing & Retail	651-750	Supply chain, inventory, pricing
10	Financial Services, Creative, Personal	751-1000	Risk modeling, freelance, productivity

Domain Assignment Rules

1. Primary domain takes precedence - If a use case spans domains, assign to the primary
2. ID ranges are fixed - Do not assign IDs outside domain ranges
3. Cross-references for multi-domain - Use "Related Use Cases" for domain overlap

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Formatting Requirements

Title Format

Use Case #[ID]: [Action Verb] [Object] [Optional Context]

Examples:

• Use Case #42: Build REST API with JWT Authentication
• Use Case #156: Create Go-to-Market Strategy for B2B SaaS
• Use Case #301: Design Assessment Rubric for Technical Certification

Problem Statement

Write in third person, describing the challenge:

**Problem:** Organizations need [capability] but currently face [challenge],
resulting in [negative outcome]. This use case addresses [specific gap].

Deliverables

Use checkbox format for trackable outputs:

### Deliverables
- [ ] Primary deliverable (e.g., API endpoints)
- [ ] Secondary deliverable (e.g., Documentation)
- [ ] Tertiary deliverable (e.g., Test suite)

Components Table

### CODITECT Components

| Component Type | Name | Purpose |
|----------------|------|---------|
| Agent | `senior-architect` | Design API structure |
| Command | `/project-new` | Initialize project |
| Workflow | `api-development` | End-to-end implementation |

Productivity Metrics

### Productivity Metrics

| Metric | Manual | CODITECT | Improvement |
|--------|--------|----------|-------------|
| Time to complete | 40 hours | 8 hours | 5x faster |
| Error rate | 15% | 3% | 80% reduction |
| Consistency | Variable | Standardized | 100% |

**Overall Productivity Gain:** 5x

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Complexity Levels

Low Complexity

• Single agent can complete
• < 2 hours with CODITECT
• Well-defined inputs and outputs
• Minimal decision points

Medium Complexity

• 2-3 agents involved
• 2-8 hours with CODITECT
• Some ambiguity in requirements
• Multiple valid approaches

High Complexity

• Multi-agent orchestration

• 8 hours with CODITECT

• Significant ambiguity or research required
• Cross-domain knowledge needed

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Quality Criteria

Completeness Checklist

• All required fields populated
• Domain correctly assigned
• ID within correct range
• Components exist in CODITECT
• Productivity metrics are realistic
• Problem statement is specific

Review Criteria

Criterion	Standard
Clarity	Problem understandable without domain expertise
Actionability	Deliverables are concrete and measurable
Accuracy	Components and workflows exist and are appropriate
Value	Productivity gain is documented and realistic

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Integration Points

Agent Mapping

Use cases map to agents via mappings/use-case-to-agent.json:

{
  "domains": {
    "software-development": {
      "use_case_range": [1, 100],
      "primary_agents": ["senior-architect", "testing-specialist"],
      "secondary_agents": ["devops-engineer", "security-specialist"]
    }
  }
}

Workflow Mapping

Use cases map to workflows via mappings/use-case-to-workflow.json:

{
  "use_cases": {
    "42": {
      "primary_workflow": "api-development",
      "supporting_workflows": ["testing", "documentation"]
    }
  }
}

Command Integration

Future commands will support use case operations:

/use-case 42 --generate-prd    # Generate PRD from use case
/use-case 42 --find-workflow   # Find matching workflow
/project-new --from-use-case 42  # Start project from use case

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File Organization

Repository Structure

coditect-1000-use-cases/
├── use-cases/
│   ├── 00-master-index.md         # Complete index
│   ├── 01-software-development.md  # Use cases 1-100
│   ├── 02-business-strategy.md     # Use cases 101-175
│   └── ...                         # 10 domain files total
├── templates/
│   ├── use-case-template.md
│   └── prd-from-use-case.md
├── mappings/
│   ├── use-case-to-agent.json
│   └── use-case-to-workflow.json
└── scripts/
    └── find-use-case.py

Naming Convention

• Domain files: use-cases-[NN]-[domain-name].md
• Templates: [purpose]-template.md
• Mappings: use-case-to-[target].json

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Examples

Example: Software Development Use Case

## Use Case #42: Build REST API with JWT Authentication

**Domain:** Software Development
**Category:** Backend Development
**Complexity:** Medium

### Problem Statement

Organizations need secure API endpoints but implementing JWT authentication
from scratch requires significant security expertise, resulting in vulnerable
implementations or delayed timelines. This use case provides a standardized,
secure authentication pattern.

### Deliverables

- [ ] REST API with CRUD endpoints
- [ ] JWT authentication middleware
- [ ] Role-based access control
- [ ] API documentation (OpenAPI)
- [ ] Test suite (>80% coverage)

### CODITECT Components

| Component Type | Name | Purpose |
|----------------|------|---------|
| Agent | `senior-architect` | Design API structure |
| Agent | `security-specialist` | Review auth implementation |
| Agent | `testing-specialist` | Create test suite |
| Command | `/project-new` | Initialize project |
| Workflow | `api-development` | End-to-end implementation |

### Productivity Metrics

| Metric | Manual | CODITECT | Improvement |
|--------|--------|----------|-------------|
| Time to complete | 40 hours | 8 hours | 5x faster |
| Security issues | 3-5 per project | 0-1 per project | 80% reduction |

**Overall Productivity Gain:** 5x

### Prerequisites

- Python 3.9+ or Node.js 18+
- Database (PostgreSQL recommended)

### Related Use Cases

- Use Case #43: Add OAuth2 Social Login
- Use Case #45: Implement Rate Limiting

### Notes

Consider using existing templates from `/templates/api-jwt/` for faster start.

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Validation

Automated Validation

Run validation script before committing:

python scripts/validate-use-cases.py

Validation Rules

1. All required fields present
2. ID unique within repository
3. ID within domain range
4. Referenced components exist
5. Productivity metrics have both Manual and CODITECT columns

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Related Standards

Standard	Relationship
CODITECT-STANDARD-DOCUMENTATION.md	Parent standard for documentation
CODITECT-STANDARD-WORKFLOWS.md	Workflow mapping standard
CODITECT-STANDARD-AGENTS.md	Agent reference standard

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Changelog

Version	Date	Changes
1.0.0	2026-01-12	Initial release

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Owner: AZ1.AI INC Lead: Hal Casteel Repository: coditect-core