JSJ 367: Pair Programming

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Panel

• Aimee Knight
• AJ O’Neal
• Chris Ferdinandi

Episode SummaryIn this episode of JavaScript Jabber, the panelists discuss each one’s definition of the term ‘pairing’ in programming, including factors like being remote or local, having different seniority levels and the various approaches of going about it in general. They talk about how valuable pairing is, in terms of benefiting the individual as well as how productive it is for the company or the overall business.The panel also discuss prototyping, pseudo-coding and the advantages and trade-offs involved in pair programming. They talk about their own experiences in which pairing had proven to be extremely beneficial and the ones where it went completely wrong, thereby helping listeners understand the dos and don’ts of the technique. In the end, they elaborate on what actually happens in pairing interviews and the overall hiring process while sharing anecdotes from their own lives.LinksFollow JavaScript Jabber on Devchat.tv, Facebook and Twitter.PicksChris Ferdinandi:

• Enso Rings
• Vanilla JS Projects

AJ O’Neal:

• Salt and Pepper Grinder set
• Peppercorn blend
• Pink Himalayan salt

Aimee Knight:

• Enneagram test
• Kittyrama

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