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Java Java Data Structures - Retired Efficiency! Queueing

Posted by Adiv Abramson
Adiv Abramson
6,919 Points

Does the user in a user story get modeled as a class, too?

I noticed (at least up to point 5:48 in the video) that the "KJ" isn't modeled as a class but instead appears to be the one who runs the program. Is there a way to determine if and when a user in a user story has to be modeled as a class?

Thanks

1 Answer

Emily Cain
Emily Cain
5,850 Points
Emily Cain
Emily Cain
5,850 Points

Interesting question, I have several thoughts on it.

1) In the most basic sense, no, the "user" does not get modeled as a class. The "user story" is simply a way of thinking about what functions the program should have so you can design your program in a function-driven way.

(There may be circumstances where it makes sense to have a "user" class, for example, in software that involves different people creating accounts and profiles, but even then the software class "User" is distinct from the general concept of a person who uses the software, which is really what we're talking about when we talk about "user stories".)

2) The KJ seems to be a piece of software designed to carry out the tasks performed by the various classes in a logical manner. It doesn't really correspond to the user in the user story in any particular way.

Does that make sense/answer your question?