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Pair Programming as Informal Code Review
publish date: 2026/06/04 11:20:1.767009 UTC
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How does pair programming compare to formal code inspections and reviews?
Correct Answer
Pair programming is a less formal process that probably doesn't find as many errors as formal code inspections, but it is a much cheaper inspection process that does not introduce delays into the development process
Explanation
Code inspections and reviews are very successful in discovering a high percentage of software errors, but are time-consuming to organise and typically introduce delays into development. Pair programming is a less formal process that probably doesn't find as many errors as code inspections, but it is a much cheaper inspection process that does not introduce delays.
Reference
Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition
