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 30, 2021
Summary: This article highlights common mistakes to avoid in user acceptance testing and offers strategies to improve the process for better end-user satisfaction and product success. Table of Contents Lacking …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on November 23, 2021
When it comes to software development, there is no debate about the role of testing in delivering a successful project. However, as new testing methodologies emerge, questions have started swirling …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on November 15, 2021
We’re back with another release of TestMonitor, and we are excited to bring you a brand new Microsoft Teams integration! With this integration, you can track your TestMonitor projects through …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on November 1, 2021
It may seem like more of a science than an art, but if you stop and think about what goes into software testing, you will quickly see there is a …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on October 27, 2021
Summary: Are your test cases truly effective in catching software defects? This article explores the importance of well-structured test cases in software testing and provides test case examples, along with …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on October 19, 2021
The scrum methodology or framework breaks big problems or projects into smaller, more manageable parts. As teams produce pieces of the larger solution, they can immediately evaluate, test, and tweak, …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on October 5, 2021
Customer expectations for the depth and breadth of software are constantly evolving, posing new challenges for the software testing industry and building on the pressure to get products to market …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on September 21, 2021
The expectations of the current technological market, including high standards for quality and speed, can put a lot of stress on developers. Developers already juggle numerous responsibilities. They have to …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on September 14, 2021
Developers, regardless of industry, have many stressors in their professional lives. Chief among these is the need to meet client expectations without exceeding time and budget restraints. One area of …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on August 11, 2021
In the early days of software development, testers spent almost as much time as developers identifying scenarios to stress test systems, understand performance limits, and confirm proper functionality before an …
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