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Knowledge Sharing — Key Value of Pair Programming
publish date: 2026/06/04 11:20:2.963999 UTC
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True or False: Even if pair programming has some productivity costs for experienced programmers, it may still be worthwhile solely because of the knowledge sharing it promotes.
Correct Answer
True
Explanation
True. Although studies with experienced programmers found a significant loss of productivity and quality benefits that did not fully compensate for the overhead, the sharing of knowledge during pair programming is very important as it reduces the overall risks to a project when team members leave. In itself, this may make pair programming worthwhile.
Reference
Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition