/Pair Programming

What If We Rotate Pairs Every Day?

- Gabriel Robaina Kieran Murphy tl;dr: “We developed a lightweight methodology to help teams reflect on the benefits and challenges of pairing and how to solve them. Initial fears were overcome and teams discovered the benefits of frequently rotating pairs. We learned that pair swapping frequently greatly enhances the benefits of pairing. Here we share the methodology we developed, our observations, and some common fears and insight shared by the participating team members.”

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A Flexible Framework For Effective Pair Programming

- Raymond Chung tl;dr: "Because pair programming is a method we use so frequently in onboarding, I saw an opportunity to streamline the process to make it more approachable for people who might not have experienced it before. I developed this framework during a live workshop I hosted at RenderATL. I hope it helps you structure your next pair programming session."

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Pair Programming Is Difficult

- James Cross tl;dr: "I have tried to articulate some advice below for both the driver and navigator roles": (1) Agree a destination before you start. (2) Agree an estimated time of arrival. (3) There must be exactly 2 people and 2 roles. (4) Both people must be able to access a keyboard at all times during the session. And more.

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On Pair Programming

- Birgitta Böckeler Nina Siessegger tl;dr: At its core, pair programming builds skills that "help immensely to become a well-functioning, collaborative and effective team," such as valuable qualities i.e. focus, communication, giving and receiving feedback, empathy and vulnerability.

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Effective Pair Programming: 5 Facts About Pair Programming That Will Change Your Experience

- Jon Cairns

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Pairing with Junior Developers

- Sarah Mei

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