Pairing vs code reviews is often debated
Pairing vs code reviews is often debated.
It’s a tradeoff.
Pair programming:
✅ Produces higher quality code
✅ Grows new devs faster
✅ Avoids rework
Code reviews:
✅ Supports async workflow
✅ Includes more devs in review
✅ Higher per dev output
Given, these tradeoffs, here’s my take:
Prefer pairing for:
- New devs
- Hard problems
- Design spikes
Prefer code review for:
- Remote / async teams
- Clear tasks
- Senior devs
I find a mix works well: Pair as needed. Review otherwise.
As usual, context matters.