Pair programming allows team members to share quickly, making them less likely to have agendas hidden from each other. This helps pair programmers learn to communicate more easily. "This raises the communication bandwidth and frequency within the project, increasing overall information flow within the team."<ref name="costs-benefits"/>
== Pair programming and technical interviews ==
Pair programming is increasingly embraced in technical interviews as a means to evaluate a candidate's coding skills and teamwork capabilities. One popular tool used for this purpose is [https://codesubmit.io/codepair CodePair by CodeSubmit]. In this format, both the interviewer and the interviewee work collaboratively on a coding problem in real-time. CodePair provides a shared coding environment where both participants can write, edit, and discuss code. This setup not only assesses the technical proficiency of the candidate but also offers insights into their communication skills, problem-solving approach, and ability to collaborate effectively. The interactive nature of pair programming in interviews helps in creating a more dynamic and realistic assessment of how a candidate might perform in a team setting.
