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 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 …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on July 21, 2021
We are pleased to announce the release of TestMonitor 6.10! The main focus for this release was improving keyboard interactions and ways to search through your test project. We've added …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on July 14, 2021
It doesn’t matter how long you have been involved in software development; the testing phase always seems to have unique challenges every time. The important thing, however, is to leverage …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on July 7, 2021
Summary: To run an effective UAT phase, teams need a clear test plan, well-defined test cases, strong communication with testers, and the right tools to streamline feedback and tracking. With …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on June 9, 2021
With summer just around the corner, we're eager to tell you about some of the new updates we've included in our latest release. We focused on simplicity and convenience this …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on May 12, 2021
Summary: ERP implementations often fail due to inadequate testing, but a structured, comprehensive ERP testing process can ensure systems meet requirements, perform reliably, and gain crucial user buy-in.According to analyst …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on April 21, 2021
Although there has been a rise in the use of automated software testing, manual testing can still be invaluable for companies looking to integrate the experience, intuition, and flexibility of …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on April 14, 2021
As we’re halfway into April, we have some new features and updates to share. We are pleased to announce that two-factor authentication is now available in TestMonitor. We’ve also made …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on April 7, 2021
Testing your software is a vital part of ensuring your products meet customer expectations. However, if a manual testing process is not properly structured and managed, the whole testing experience …
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