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by a9h74j 1544 days ago
Interesting question then:

For what characteristics of problem is pair programming more useful, when such problems arise? Is there a pattern to plan for?

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Pair programming for me works best on complex issues I, or others, have already failed at. Usually its a short term endevour (minutes), ive only done (hours) of pairing in extreme circumstances either during PoCs or prod issues.

My opnion is that people need time and practice to aborb. Everyone has there own way. If you are pairing everyday for no other reason then company policy, it sounds like the worse place in the world to work.

None of what you're describing is pair programming, that's just giving someone a hand and/or mentoring.