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==Fine scale feedback==

=== Pair programming ===

[[Pair programming]] means that all code is produced by two people programmingprogrng on one task on one workstation. One programmer has control over the workstation and is thinking mostly about the coding in detail. The other programmer is more focused on the big picture, and is continually reviewing the code that is being produced by the first programmer. Programmers trade roles regularly.

The pairs are not fixed: it's recommended that programmers try to mix as much as possible, so that everyone knows what everyone is doing, and everybody can become familiar with the whole system. This way, pair programming also can enhance team-wide communication. (This also goes hand-in-hand with the concept of Collective Ownership).