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    26: Pair Programming

    enJuly 14, 2017
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    About this Episode

    On this episode, Ben, Jesse, and Daniel discuss pair programming. With the strategy of pairing comes significant benefits to productivity, code quality, rubber ducking, and knowledge sharing. Listen in for helpful tips about tooling and managing differing team strengths and energy levels.

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