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Okay, solution: teach the person to use a computer first

• jjoonathan 5y ago
  Sounds good -- I know that you're a great teacher. You'll still have those features done by tomorrow, right?
  • tharkun__ 5y ago
    I read your parent as "that guy should not be anywhere near programming, he needs to learn how to use a computer first". Okay I might exeggerate a bit but if someone literally writes 'dash' at that point, don't pair on something that has a deadline like that. Do take him aside and let him know he gotta brush up on the damn basics and that you are there for him through it but you're gonna finish that feature with a deadline first while he takes a stab at that easy bug over there.
    • jjoonathan 5y ago
      Exactly. The easy fix is not to have the mentee drive.
  • xapata 5y ago
    Tell the PM that we need to go slower to get faster.
• phist_mcgee 5y ago
  Have you ever paired with a junior before? This is definitely the kind of thing you would encounter with a fresh grad/intern.