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Pair Programming as Informal Code Review

publish date2026/06/04 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


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