#pair-programming

3 items tagged #pair-programming.

GUIDE 2026-05-11

Pair programming with AI: three patterns, three failure modes

Three pair-programming patterns for working with AI—junior dev, rubber duck, second senior—and the one to avoid: letting the model lead.

Owner · 7 min #ai-coding #pair-programming

GUIDE 2026-05-01

Pair programming in Zed: real-time collaboration with AI assistance for both seats

Zed's Channels feature lets two engineers share an editor in real time with shared AI context. The setup is straightforward; the social patterns take some getting used to.

Owner · 6 min #zed #collaboration

GUIDE 2026-04-02

Pair programming with AI: a structured approach that beats free-form chat

Free-form prompting feels like pair programming and often isn't. A four-role structure produces better outcomes and is closer to how human pairing actually works.

Owner · 7 min #pair-programming #methodology