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
Test Automation Best Practices
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Test Automation Best Practices

Mar 22, 2022 3 min read
The Advantages of Exploratory Testing in Agile
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The Advantages of Exploratory Testing in Agile

Mar 15, 2022 2 min read
Using the Test Automation Pyramid Framework for Agile Teams

Using the Test Automation Pyramid Framework for Agile Teams

Mar 01, 2022 4 min read
How Acceptance-Test-Driven Development (ATDD) Can Transform Your Agile Team
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How Acceptance-Test-Driven Development (ATDD) Can Transform Your Agile Team

Feb 22, 2022 3 min read
Implementing a Robust Test Automation Framework

Implementing a Robust Test Automation Framework

Feb 15, 2022 3 min read
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 3 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