UC‑MENU‑03 — Navigate to Dashboard
Use Case ID: UC‑MENU‑03
Use Case Name: Navigate to Dashboard
Module: Menu / Global Navigation
Purpose
To define how the user navigates from the hamburger menu to the Dashboard. This use case covers the interaction, system routing, menu behavior, and accessibility requirements when the user selects Dashboard from the global navigation menu.
Primary Actor
| Actor | Description |
| App User | Any authenticated or unauthenticated user interacting with a major feature |
Stakeholders & Interests
| Stakeholder | Interest |
|---|---|
| User | Wants quick, predictable access to the Dashboard from anywhere in the app. |
| System | Must route the user correctly and close the menu. |
| Product Owner | Wants intuitive navigation and consistent behavior. |
| UX/UI Team | Requires smooth transitions and accessibility compliance. |
| Security Team | Ensures only authenticated users can access the Dashboard. |
Preconditions
- User is authenticated.
- Menu panel is open.
- Dashboard menu item is visible and enabled.
Postconditions
Success
- Menu closes.
- User is routed to the Dashboard.
- Dashboard content loads successfully.
- Focus is placed on the top of the Dashboard screen for accessibility.
Failure
- User remains on the current screen.
- System may display an error message if routing fails.
Trigger
User taps or selects the Dashboard menu item.
Main Success Scenario (Basic Flow — Navigate to Dashboard)
- User selects Dashboard from the menu. (BR‑MENU‑04)
- System receives the navigation request. (FS‑MENU‑NAV‑01)
- System closes the menu panel. (Triggers UC‑MENU‑02 Close Menu)
- System routes the user to the Dashboard screen. (BR‑DASH‑01)
- System loads Dashboard data (identity, program, weight, activity, notifications). (BR‑DASH‑01 → BR‑DASH‑15)
- System sets focus to the top of the Dashboard for accessibility. (SRS‑A11Y‑01)
- User is now viewing the Dashboard.
Alternate Flows
A1 — User Selects Dashboard via Keyboard
- User navigates to the Dashboard menu item using Tab.
- User presses Enter or Space.
- System performs the same steps as the Basic Flow.
A2 — Dashboard Already Displayed
- User selects Dashboard while already on the Dashboard screen.
- System still closes the menu.
- System refreshes Dashboard data (optional per BR‑DASH‑15).
- User remains on Dashboard.
Exception Flows
E1 — Routing Failure
- System cannot navigate to the Dashboard due to a routing or network error.
- System displays a fallback message: “Unable to load Dashboard. Please try again.”
- System logs the error.
E2 — Dashboard Data Load Failure
- System navigates successfully but fails to load Dashboard data.
- System displays partial UI with error states or placeholders.
- System logs the failure.
Non‑Functional Requirements
- Performance: Dashboard must load within 1 second on modern devices.
- Accessibility: Menu item must be keyboard‑navigable and screen‑reader friendly.
- Responsiveness: Navigation must work consistently across mobile, tablet, and desktop.
- Consistency: Behavior must match all other menu navigation UCs.
- Security: Dashboard must only be accessible to authenticated users.
Related UI Screens
- UIS‑MENU‑01 — Side Navigation Panel
- UIS‑DASH‑01 — Dashboard
- UIS‑GLOBAL‑HEADER‑01
- UIS‑GLOBAL‑FOOTER‑01
Flowchart (Top‑Down)
A[User Selects Dashboard] --> B[System Receives Request] B --> C[Close Menu Panel] C --> D[Route to Dashboard] D --> E[Load Dashboard Data] E --> F[Set Focus for Accessibility] F --> END[Dashboard Displayed]