Pairing or Pair Programming “XP Style” on a Story?
I understand how this "pair programming" came about. What we the programmers naturally do is that we talk and interact with our fellow programmers sitting next to us or in front of us as we work on our codes on a daily basis. Sometimes, we look over our fellow programmer's shoulder to help or to be helped. This is natural. However, formalizing this is over the top.
What we have been doing at Code71 is what we call "Pairing on a Story." That is, at least two developers pair on a single story and take on different tasks. They coordinate to deliver the story. We usually like to pair novice-expert. This way you avail all the advantages of pair programming without the disadvantages as well as get the support from the PM or client.
Are your pairing or pair programming? Like to share your experience?

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