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Anyone actually done long-term pair programming and lived to tell the tale? Is it real, or just a utopian fantasy?
by guytv 1y ago
Anyone actually done long-term pair programming and lived to tell the tale?
Is it real, or just a utopian fantasy?
- skybrian 1y agoI did it at a startup for a few months. The startup failed, but I think it was more of a business failure. Pivotal Labs was a contracting firm that did it for years. They aren’t around anymore, but they had a good run: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pivotal_Labs https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pivotal_Labs
- jacques_chester 1y agoIt's not for everyone. Some people have excellent reasons why it isn't workable for them. Others have had terrible experiences. It takes a great deal of practice to be a good pair and, if you don't start by working with an experienced pair, your memories of pairing are unlikely to be fond. However. I paired full-time, all day, at Pivotal, for 5 years. It was incredible. Truly amazing. The only time in my career when I really thrived. I miss it badly.