Certainly it is theoretically possible to pair-program being in distinct
remote locations. But you would have to use state of the art conferencing
equipment (video+audio+whiteboard). If you do not provide convenient
chatting environment, where people can share their thoughts right away (not
always verbally) and quickly, as it is possible in face-to-face situation,
then you are not pair-programming to the full extent.
I suppose it is annoying if you write code, and your parter interrupts you
via ICQ with his "great" ideas... :)
Alexander Klyubin
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Subject: [jBoss-Dev] pair programming
Since this subject was brought up, I wanted to ask how important
to pair programming is the idea that two programmers be physically
together in front of one terminal. Is it essential? If one
can't do it that way, do you use instant messaging as a substitute?
> Pair XP is the best discipline of Open Source Development.
> Take myself and Rickard, Norbert/Hiram etc etc
>
> Reason is simple: we cannot follow everything. Pair is the way
> to make sure you are not shooting yourself in the foot,
>
> In fact we should recommend that pairs be formed for all efforts
> in jboss, that is the way to get the job done in open source
>
> etc etc...
>
> marc
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