Thijs Kok is Lead Software Developer at TestMonitor. From the first line of code, he helped shape the product—leading a team that built it from the ground up. With a background in Information Science and 16+ years of experience in software testing, usability, and product design, he blends technical depth with a strong user focus. He believes “good programmers write code for humans first and computers next,” a principle that guides his work. Thijs is passionate about creating software that’s intuitive, effective, and enjoyable to use.
Recent Posts by Thijs Kok:
by Thijs Kok, on November 1, 2023
Summary: This article discusses the evolving demands on software developers to balance speed and quality, the importance of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) as a bridge between development and customer satisfaction, …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on October 12, 2023
Summary: This article explores the pros and cons of automating User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in software development and highlights how UAT testing software can incorporate both manual and automated testing …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on October 11, 2023
We are excited to announce the launch of TestMonitor 7.3, which offers substantial enhancements to your test runs. There is so much to unpack! Let's run through a quick overview …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on August 8, 2023
Summary: Strong test plans are essential for QA success; this article provides detailed examples for user acceptance, functional, and performance testing—each with defined objectives, roles, test cases, and reporting strategies—to …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on June 28, 2023
We're thrilled to unveil TestMonitor 7.2, which includes exciting new features and improvements to elevate your software testing experience. In this release, we're introducing a game-changing addition: Webhooks. Let's take …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on May 31, 2023
There’s a lot about software testing that QA managers have control over—and a lot that they don’t. No matter how many QA test cycles they’ve navigated their team through, new …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on May 11, 2023
If you ask a room full of quality assurance (QA) professionals about which element of their testing process flow is the most time-consuming and how effective they believe it is …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on April 6, 2023
No one would debate the value of software quality assurance (QA). It’s an essential part of the software development lifecycle aimed at ensuring products are fit for purpose and perform …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on March 29, 2023
By now, you’ve likely heard a lot about the power, flexibility, and innovation behind OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Even if you haven’t, you’ve probably already read some of its work, viewed a …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on March 5, 2023
There’s no debating the role of quality assurance (QA) testing, especially as the pace of design, development, and releases accelerate with the DevOps mentality. However, there are differences in how …
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