In my development process, creating use cases and ERDs has been crucial for building well-structured, user-friendly applications. Use cases help me define all possible interactions between the user and the system. By mapping out these scenarios, I can ensure the application’s features are intuitive and aligned with real-world user needs. They also allow me to prioritize functionality and create a more efficient user flow.

ERDs (Entity Relationship Diagrams) are equally important when it comes to the backend design. They provide a clear visual representation of how data is stored and related within the system. By designing ERDs, I can establish a strong database structure that minimizes redundancy, ensures data integrity, and optimizes queries. Together, use cases and ERDs allow me to design both the frontend and backend in a cohesive, organized manner, ensuring that the final product is both functional and scalable.