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6 Reasons for Pair Programming

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• 6 Reasons for Pair Programming

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Reasons

1. Greater efficiency
   • Takes longer to write, but is less error prone and results in reduced time spent debugging
   • Two programmers talking aloud to each other arrive at solutions to problems faster
2. Engaged collaboration
   • With someone else working with you, you are more likely to stay on task and get the job done
   • It’s more fun working with others than alone
   • Allows you to ask for help and work through solutions together
3. Learning from fellow students
   • Other students learn differently and may be able to explain a problem in a way that makes more sense to you
   • Other students may have complementary skills and you can teach other
4. Social skills
   • Forces you to interact with other people
   • Communication is key in coding; remember: coding is collaborative
5. Job interview readiness
   • Interviews require you to talk aloud and work through a problem with your interviewer
   • Practicing communicating exactly how you are thinking about a problem and what approach you are about to take is key in interviews
6. Work environment readiness
   • Repeat: coding is collaborative
   • You need to be able to work with others on the job