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 'navigator' or 'observer', reviews each line of code as it is typed in. The two programmers switch roles frequently to collaborate on design, problem-solving, and testing in real-time.

Also known as: Peer Programming, Pairing, Mob Programming (when extended to groups), PP, Collaborative Coding

Why learn Pair Programming?

Developers should use pair programming to improve code quality, reduce bugs, and enhance knowledge sharing within teams, especially in complex or critical projects. It is particularly effective for onboarding new developers, tackling difficult problems, and ensuring adherence to coding standards, as it fosters immediate feedback and collaborative problem-solving.

Learning Resources

• docs: Pair Programming Guide on Agile Alliance
• tutorial: Pair Programming Tutorial on freeCodeCamp
• course: Pair Programming Course on Coursera
• video: Pair Programming Explained Video by Code.org