Working Together: Pairing as Senior and Junior Developers - Best Practices and Tips

Discover effective strategies for junior developers to maximize their pairing sessions with senior developers in this RubyConf 2022 talk. Learn how to approach pairing interactions to solve current problems, build relationships, and develop skills for future challenges. Explore best practices for mentorship, including practical tips, positive habits, and mindset shifts that can enhance your pairing experience and accelerate your growth as a developer. Gain insights on preparing for sessions, asking well-structured questions, making meaningful suggestions, and providing debugging tools. Understand the importance of reflection and take away major lessons to improve your collaborative coding skills and overall development journey.

Intro
Rationale for Presentation
Before Pairing
Poorly-Structured Questions
Be Prepared
Ask Questions and Make Suggestions
Provide Debugging Tools
Reflection
Major Takeaways