Distributed Pair Programming with Tim Ottinger and Tim Gifford (The Tims).
Fri, 2009-02-27 15:45 — Tim Gifford, Tim Ottinger
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Tim and Tim discuss tools and techniques and observations for remotely pair-programming. Various remote desktop-sharing applications and services are discussed, dissed, and recommended along with pointers and practices for logistics. Learn the downside of distant partners. How do you have a flash architecture meeting? How do you collaborate with the team? When do you take breaks? Is it really just like being there, without the smells?
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Introduction (very brief)
Begin remote pair-teaching session (not programming demo)
Discuss lessons learned through distributed pairing
Build an index “flash card” of practices that help when remote pairing.
Wrapup Q&A
Learning outcomes
- Each participant will know techniques that help to successfully navigate remote pairing issues.
- Learn the secret of the 48-minute timer.
- Report experiences with desktop sharing applications
- An index card reminder of important pairing practices.
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