methodology

Pair Programming

Pair programming is an agile software development technique where two programmers work together at one workstation. One, the driver, writes code while the other, the observer or navigator, reviews each line of code as it is typed in. The two programmers switch roles frequently to share knowledge and improve code quality.

Also known as: Pairing, Pair Programming Sessions, PP, Collaborative Coding, Mob Programming (related variant)
🧊Why learn Pair Programming?

Developers should use pair programming to enhance code quality, reduce bugs, and facilitate knowledge sharing within teams. It is particularly valuable for complex problem-solving, onboarding new developers, and tackling critical features where collaboration reduces errors and accelerates learning.

Compare Pair Programming

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Learning Resources

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Pair Programming Guide by Martin Fowler
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Pair Programming Tutorial on freeCodeCamp
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Pair Programming Course on Pluralsight
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Pair Programming Explained - YouTube Video
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The Art of Agile Development by James Shore
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Related Tools

Agile MethodologyCode ReviewTest Driven DevelopmentExtreme ProgrammingTeam Collaboration

Alternatives to Pair Programming

Solo ProgrammingMob ProgrammingCode Review Tools