Reproducible, or not reported
A bug without steps is a rumor. It gets investigated until it can be repeated, or it is noted as unconfirmed.
Evidence first. Opinions after.
TopDown is an independent practice. Each finding comes with steps and proof. Each build starts with a written scope. When something was not checked, the report says so.
- 01 ScopeWritten scope
- 02 Test or buildFindings or build
- 03 DocumentReport
- 04 ReviewRetest status
Scope
Agree what is in and what is out before anything starts: flows or features, environment, test accounts, request size and turnaround. If something is unclear, it is asked, not assumed.
A short written scope you can check.
Test or build
Testing follows the agreed flows on the agreed devices, inside the authorization given. Builds follow the agreed fields, filters and rules. Scope changes are raised, not slipped in.
Findings with evidence, or the built directory.
Document
Every bug gets a priority, numbered steps, expected and actual results, and evidence. Every report lists what was covered, what was partial and what was not covered.
A report anyone on your team can follow.
Review
Findings are walked through, fixes are retested, and each item ends with a clear status. Nothing is marked fixed without being checked again.
Retest status on every finding.
Four rules that do not bend.
Say what was not covered
Coverage gaps are listed, so a short report never reads as a clean bill of health.
Stay inside authorization
Only agreed environments, test accounts and sandboxes. No destructive actions and no live charges.
Plain language
Findings are written for the person fixing them, not to sound impressive.
Same method, three sizes.
The flows that matter and the way evidence is written stay the same. What changes is who runs the checks and how often.
Pitfalls checklist
Eleven areas to check yourself on your deployed app. No signup and no email. Open the checklist
App Check
One app, one full report, one retest after fixes. Priced by core flows, user roles and payments in scope. Not open for checkout yet. See the App Check
Testing plan
Queued requests for one product or website, one active at a time. Subscriptions are not yet open. View testing plan
No borrowed credibility.
The sample report is labeled illustrative because it is. Real examples will appear only with permission.
- Invented team bios or headcount
- Customer counts or client logos
- Testimonials
- Qualifications or certifications that do not exist
Read a report before you decide.
The sample report shows the format end to end, using clearly labeled illustrative data.