As a user,
I want to search for books using a search keyword,
So that I can find books related to my interests.
Triggers/Preconditions:
The user is logged in and on any page.
The system allows users to search for books.
Actions/Postconditions:
The user enters a search query in the search bar.
The user submits the search query.
The system fetches books matching the search query.
The search results are displayed in a paginated format,
Acceptance Tests:
Test 1:
Input: Search Query: "Harry Potter"
Assertion: Books related to "Harry Potter" are displayed on the search result page
Test 2:
Input: Search Query "flower"
Assertion: Books related to "flower" are displayed on the search result page
Viewing Search Results
Actors: Regular User
Iteration: 2
As a user,
I want to view a list of books that match my search keyword,
So that I can browse the results and find books I am interested in.
Triggers/Preconditions:
The user has performed a search.
The system has fetched matching books.
Actions/Postconditions:
The system displays a list of books matching the search query.
Each book entry shows the title, cover image, and rating.
Acceptance Tests:
Test 1:
Input: Search results for "Science Fiction"
Assertion: Books matching the "Science Fiction" query are displayed with title, cover image, and rating.
Test 2:
Input: Search results for "Dr. Seuss"
Assertion: Books matching the "Dr. Seuss" query are displayed with title, cover image, and rating.
Pagination of Search Results
Actors: Regular User
Iteration: 2
As a user,
I want to navigate through multiple pages of search results,
So that I can see more books if my search keyword returns many results.
Triggers/Preconditions:
The user has performed a search with multiple pages of results.
The system supports pagination for search results.
10 pages in a group
Actions/Postconditions:
The user clicks the ">" button to view the next page.
The user clicks the ">>" button to view the next page group.
The user clicks the "<" button to view the previous page.
The user clicks the "<<" button to view the previous page group.
The user clicks the number to view that specific page.
Acceptance Tests:
Test 1:
Action: The user clicks ">" to go to the next.
Assertion: The next page of the search results is displayed.
Test 2:
Action: The user clicks "<" to go to the previous page.
Assertion: The previous page of the search results is displayed.
Test 3:
Action: The user clicks ">>" to go to the next page group.
Assertion: The next page group of the search results is displayed.
Test 4:
Action: The user clicks "<<" to go to the previous page group.
Assertion: The previous page group of the search results is displayed.
Maintaining Search State Across Pages
Actors: Regular User
Iteration: 2
As a user,
I want the search keyword to persist as I navigate through different pages of results,
So that I don't have to re-enter my search query each time I change the page.
Triggers/Preconditions:
The user has performed a search and is navigating through pages of results.
The system should retain the search query.
Actions/Postconditions:
The search query remains in the URL as the user navigates through pages.
The displayed results correspond to the current page and search query.
Acceptance Tests:
Test 1:
Action: User navigates from page 1 to page 2.
Assertion: The search query remains in the URL, and page 2 results are displayed.
Test 2:
Action: User navigates from page 2 back to page 1.
Assertion: The search query remains in the URL, and page 1 results are displayed.
Handling Empty Search Queries
Actors: Regular User
Iteration: 2
As a user,
I want to receive feedback if my search query returns no results,
So that I know that no books match my search and I can modify my query.
Triggers/Preconditions:
The user performs a search that returns no results.
The system should provide feedback for empty queries.
Actions/Postconditions:
If no results are found, an appropriate message is displayed.
The search bar remains accessible for entering a new query.
Acceptance Tests:
Test 1:
Input: Search Query: " "
Assertion: Message "Please enter a valid search keyword" is displayed.
Test 2:
Input: Search Query: ""(empty)
Assertion: An alert message pops up
User Stories for Search Functionality
Searching for Books
Actors: Regular User Iteration: 2
Triggers/Preconditions:
The user is logged in and on any page. The system allows users to search for books.
Actions/Postconditions:
The user enters a search query in the search bar. The user submits the search query. The system fetches books matching the search query. The search results are displayed in a paginated format,
Acceptance Tests:
Test 1: Input: Search Query: "Harry Potter" Assertion: Books related to "Harry Potter" are displayed on the search result page Test 2: Input: Search Query "flower" Assertion: Books related to "flower" are displayed on the search result page
Viewing Search Results
Actors: Regular User Iteration: 2
Triggers/Preconditions: The user has performed a search. The system has fetched matching books.
Actions/Postconditions: The system displays a list of books matching the search query. Each book entry shows the title, cover image, and rating.
Acceptance Tests: Test 1: Input: Search results for "Science Fiction" Assertion: Books matching the "Science Fiction" query are displayed with title, cover image, and rating. Test 2: Input: Search results for "Dr. Seuss" Assertion: Books matching the "Dr. Seuss" query are displayed with title, cover image, and rating.
Pagination of Search Results
Actors: Regular User Iteration: 2
Triggers/Preconditions: The user has performed a search with multiple pages of results. The system supports pagination for search results. 10 pages in a group
Actions/Postconditions: The user clicks the ">" button to view the next page. The user clicks the ">>" button to view the next page group. The user clicks the "<" button to view the previous page. The user clicks the "<<" button to view the previous page group. The user clicks the number to view that specific page.
Acceptance Tests: Test 1: Action: The user clicks ">" to go to the next. Assertion: The next page of the search results is displayed. Test 2: Action: The user clicks "<" to go to the previous page. Assertion: The previous page of the search results is displayed. Test 3: Action: The user clicks ">>" to go to the next page group. Assertion: The next page group of the search results is displayed. Test 4: Action: The user clicks "<<" to go to the previous page group. Assertion: The previous page group of the search results is displayed.
Maintaining Search State Across Pages
Actors: Regular User Iteration: 2
Triggers/Preconditions: The user has performed a search and is navigating through pages of results. The system should retain the search query.
Actions/Postconditions: The search query remains in the URL as the user navigates through pages. The displayed results correspond to the current page and search query.
Acceptance Tests: Test 1: Action: User navigates from page 1 to page 2. Assertion: The search query remains in the URL, and page 2 results are displayed. Test 2: Action: User navigates from page 2 back to page 1. Assertion: The search query remains in the URL, and page 1 results are displayed.
Handling Empty Search Queries
Actors: Regular User Iteration: 2
Triggers/Preconditions: The user performs a search that returns no results. The system should provide feedback for empty queries.
Actions/Postconditions: If no results are found, an appropriate message is displayed. The search bar remains accessible for entering a new query.
Acceptance Tests: Test 1: Input: Search Query: " " Assertion: Message "Please enter a valid search keyword" is displayed. Test 2: Input: Search Query: ""(empty) Assertion: An alert message pops up