Thijs Kok

Thijs Kok

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.

Posts by Thijs Kok
Best Project Management Systems for Development and QA Teams

Best Project Management Systems for Development and QA Teams

Feb 08, 2022 4 min read
Software Testing Basics: Positive vs. Negative Software Testing

Software Testing Basics: Positive vs. Negative Software Testing

Feb 01, 2022 2 min read
Why Testing Is Important in the Software Development Lifecycle
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Why Testing Is Important in the Software Development Lifecycle

Dec 21, 2021 2 min read
Test Management Tools: 5 Must-Have Features to Consider
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Test Management Tools: 5 Must-Have Features to Consider

Dec 07, 2021 3 min read
The 5 Biggest Mistakes Made in User Acceptance Testing
The 5 Biggest Mistakes Made in User Acceptance Testing

The 5 Biggest Mistakes Made in User Acceptance Testing

Nov 30, 2021 3 min read
The Top 10 Common Questions (And Answers) About Manual Testing
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The Top 10 Common Questions (And Answers) About Manual Testing

Nov 23, 2021 3 min read
Introducing TestMonitor 6.12
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Introducing TestMonitor 6.12

Nov 15, 2021 3 min read
5 Common Misconceptions About Software Testing
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5 Common Misconceptions About Software Testing

Nov 01, 2021 2 min read
How to Write Test Cases (with Detailed Test Case Examples)
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How to Write Test Cases (with Detailed Test Case Examples)

Oct 27, 2021 4 min read
Optimizing Scrum: Improve Your Team’s Efficiency
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Optimizing Scrum: Improve Your Team’s Efficiency

Oct 19, 2021 3 min read