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In my experience, I've seen pairing work in the context of an experienced engineer mentoring a junior, as part of a spectrum of engagement: observing/reading, s
by eplanit 5y ago
In my experience, I've seen pairing work in the context of an experienced engineer mentoring a junior, as part of a spectrum of engagement: observing/reading, shadowing, pair programming, to then where the junior acts with more independence with some oversight, and then they're ready.
Beyond that, as a general rule it's only attractive to very mediocre engineers (who are honest enough to admit they need help).
In interviews for experienced roles, I might ask "what do you think of pair programming", and if they're positive about it there's a good chance I'll pass.
- paulcole 5y ago> it's only attractive to very mediocre engineers This is a feature, not a bug! Most people are mediocre at nearly everything. The mediocre person who knows their limitations and embraces systems to get the most out of themselves is more valuable than the mediocre person who sees themselves as a rockstar.
- lghh 5y ago> as a general rule it's only attractive to very mediocre engineers "Thing I don't like is only useful to developers who are worse than me" is a super toxic take. If you said something like that when I was interviewing you, regardless of how much pairing the company I'm running the interview for does, I'd pass on you as well.
- randomdata 5y ago...and then complain that there is a "shortage" of developers.
- lghh 5y agoI think a developer presenting themselves as unqualified for the job, via being an asshole in a job that requires good communication skills and teamwork, you have a pass to say you have not gotten a qualified candidate yet.