The article highlights the success of pair programming based on a "pair programming survey," in context of Robert L. Fulgham's essay titled "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten." The article reports that when it comes to programming practices, studies show two heads are almost better than one. Pair programming is a practice in which two programmers work side-by-side at one computer, continuously collaborating on the same design, algorithm, code, or test. Anecdotal and initial statistical evidence indicates pair programming is highly beneficial, which is also attributed by Extreme programming. In the case of transition to pair programming from solitary programming, to avoid hesitation and to work successfully, some principles referred to are sharing of the work, sharing of key board typing and continuous analysis, avoiding negative thoughts, leaving ego etc. As a final thought, the article points out that making transition to pair programming involves breaking down some personal barriers. The success lies in hands of them in understanding the value of intercommunication skills, in confidently sharing the work and accepting the ownership of the partner's work. INSET: All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.

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The software industry has practiced pair programming--two programmers working side by side at one computer on the same problem--for years. But people who haven't tried it often reject the idea as a waste of resources. The authors demonstrate that pair programming yields better software products in less time--and happier, more confident programmers. Their supportive evidence comes from professional programmers and an experiment with university students.