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What is a reasonable perspective on how pair programming can affect a team's "bus factor" (the risk of a project stalling if a specific key person becomes unavailable)?
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What is a reasonable perspective on how pair programming can affect a team's "bus factor" (the risk of a project stalling if a specific key person becomes unavailable)?
What is a reasonable way pair programming can affect code review practices, given that a pair has already had two sets of eyes on the code during its actual creation?
What is a reasonable perspective on whether pair programming should be MANDATORY for all work on a team, versus an optional tool used situationally?
What is a reasonable concern about pair programming fatigue, and why might it matter for how long a pairing session should typically last?
What is a commonly cited knowledge-sharing benefit of pair programming, particularly relevant for onboarding a new team member or spreading expertise across a team?
What is a commonly cited benefit of pair programming for catching bugs, compared to a single developer working alone?
What is "strong-style pairing" (a specific technique within pair programming), and what constraint does it deliberately impose?
What is a commonly cited drawback or cost of pair programming, compared to two developers each working independently on separate tasks?
What is a reasonable justification for using pair programming specifically when onboarding a new hire during their first days/weeks at a company, beyond general knowledge transfer?
What is "mob programming" (or "ensemble programming"), and how does it relate to (but differ from) traditional two-person pair programming?
What is a reasonable way pair programming might specifically help with maintaining focus and avoiding distraction during a work session, compared to working entirely solo?