Re: Pair programming compatibility survey results

nehakatira wrote:

> 2. What is the length of time in hours that you would
> be comfortable working in a pair programming session?

I like 90 minutes with a 10 minute break in the middle -- something like 
40, break, 40. I find that working for longer than 40 consecutive 
minutes is tiring and risks spending too much time typing and not enough 
time reflecting.

> 3. Which quality would you prefer more in your pair
> programming partner - similar skill or similar
> experience?

If I'm limited to those choices, I use similar skill, meaning ability to 
learn. I want to pair, in part, because I want to benefit from 
differences in experience. I learn more tricks that way, even if 
occasionally I get into a design fight. :)
-- 
J. B. Rainsberger,
Diaspar Software Services
http://www.diasparsoftware.com :: +1 416 791-8603
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