[littlestymaar]

> Apparently pair programming is the ultimate form of this, but I've never tried it.

I've practiced pair programming in two companies, and I really love it. For me working with a colleague massively improve my focus when I'm the one coding, and while not being the one coding I was really happy yo be able to give instant feedbacks instead of waiting PR time (I've done it once with another senior Dev, and the second time with a junior, and pair programming with a junior is probably the most efficient way of working with a junior I've ever encountered).

There's small drawback though: it's mentally draining, and you shouldn't expect to work as many hours as when you're solo, at least not for a long period.