In-Depth: The Costs And Benefits Of Pair Programming

We are fans of pair programming. There is something very satisfying about passing the keyboard back and forth and sharing the mind space for a problem with someone else. But other developers hate it for various reasons. Some find it wasteful. Others wonder if the quality isn't just the same, or even worse, than solo developers.We believe we should ground our opinions in evidence as much as possible. So what does scientific research have to say about pair programming? In this episode, we explo...