Techniques For Paired Programming

Summary:

Pair programming is a complex practice requiring skill to master. There are many resources on pair programming, but sometimes engineers are dropped into a pairing session with little preparation and expected to just figure it out. Having some tools to help smooth the process can be very useful. In this lighting talk I’ll give a brief overview of the following techniques and where they work well:

  • Ping-pong pairing
  • Pomodoro pairing
  • Strong Style pairing
  • Digging for Gold

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