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Developers, what are your thoughts on pair programming?

ken_gitahi

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Hey fellow developers, have you ever tried pair programming? I have engaged in it while learning and paired with my brother in the past, but I don't like it per se.

Some say it can be a game-changer for tackling gnarly bugs, but I haven't found that to be the case with me. To me, it feels like a productivity drain.

So, I'm curious: what's your take on pair programming? Has it ever rescued you from a coding crisis, or does it just cramp your style? Let's swap some war stories!
 
In my experience, pair programming can be effective, but it largely depends on how well you and your partner complement each other's skills. Where one of you might have gaps in knowledge or experience, the other should ideally be stronger. I think it's crucial that you're both in sync, not just in terms of technical ability but also in communication and working style. When you’re attuned to each other, pair programming can become a powerful tool, but without that harmony, it can easily turn into a frustrating and unproductive exercise.
 
Cedric said:
In my experience, pair programming can be effective, but it largely depends on how well you and your partner complement each other's skills. Where one of you might have gaps in knowledge or experience, the other should ideally be stronger. I think it's crucial that you're both in sync, not just in terms of technical ability but also in communication and working style. When you’re attuned to each other, pair programming can become a powerful tool, but without that harmony, it can easily turn into a frustrating and unproductive exercise.
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So its programming ballet in shot. Find a good partner and everything flows. Find a partner you are not in sync with, and you fall off the stage?
 
ken_gitahi said:
So its programming ballet in shot. Find a good partner and everything flows. Find a partner you are not in sync with, and you fall off the stage?
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I think you're bound to run into issues sooner or later when you're not in sync. It's rare to have the exact same mindset and given the possibilities in programming, there's a lot of ways and mindsets. So finding a good partner isn't as easy as it sounds.
 
Pair programming is very beneficial for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and for catching errors too, but it's definitely not for everyone. I’ve seen many developers prefer solo work and it's basically to maintain focus and productivity.
 
It's worked for me in the past. I had issues resolved that I couldn't figure out, but my partner did and vice versa.

I do agree with the sentiment that you need a good partner for it to work out.
 

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