Summary

Pair programming can improve the whole development process of an organization significantly if it's implemented right. You can have a more enjoyable work environment while you're working closer to your peers. Pair programming is a practice that can reduce code defects, by letting more eyes see the code from an earlier start, and thus helps solve defects sooner and in a cheaper way. Also, because more people look at the code, the end product will be code that is easier to read, easier to understand, and, in conclusion, less prone to defects for future programmers who will change it.

If you haven't experienced the real power of pair programming, now is the time to continue reading and learn how you and your team can benefit from it. Furthermore, you can try remote pair programming, which is the same as pair programming, but it entails using a few different tools and there being a slightly different experience than doing pair programming in person.

It's never too late to start pair programming. I often paired with people who had at least double my experience, and they were pairing for the first time. If conducted well, the first pair programming session can open the eyes and hearts of any software professional.

In the beginning, it might be tiring, feel tedious, or be plain weird because now you need to explain your code to someone, often a stranger. But after a while, as with any learning curve, it will become easier, and you will feel the benefits.

So, I invite you to read further on how to try and succeed with remote pair programming in your organization. In the next chapter, we will look at how pair programming can help a team learn faster, either from each other or from someone outside the team.