Pair / Mob Programming

What is Pair / Mob Programming?

• A collaborative approach to both software development and learning
• The whole team works together on the same task, in the same environment
  • Shared screen, shared code, real-time collaboration
• Acts as a form of dynamic code review

Basic Rules

• Driver: Types the code
• Navigators: Review the code, research syntax or patterns, and discuss approaches
  • Prevent mistakes and improve design in real time
• Role rotation:
  • Change roles regularly (e.g., every X minutes or after completing a task)
  • Assign someone to manage the rotation
• Team culture:
  • No blame, no shame

Fail cheap, fail fast, fail smart

Summary

• Effective for collaborative learning and problem-solving
• Enhance team cohesion and knowledge sharing
• Enable real-time feedback and immediate corrections
• This is not task division — everyone builds the same program together
• Typical roles include:
  • Driver (writes code)
  • Navigator (guides and discusses approach, reviews code)
• Communicate actively and support each other
• Most importantly — enjoy the process!