Title :
An initial framework for research on pair programming
Author :
Gallis, Hans ; Arisholm, Erik ; Dybå, Tore
Author_Institution :
Simula Res. Lab., Lysaker, Norway
fDate :
30 Sept.-1 Oct. 2003
Abstract :
In recent years, several claims have been put forward in favour of pair programming, as opposed to individual programming. However, results from existing studies on pair programming contain apparent contradictions. The differences in the context in which the studies were conducted may be one explanation for such results. The paper presents an initial framework for research on pair programming. The aim is to support empirical studies and meta-analysis for developing theories about pair programming. The framework is based on: (1) existing studies on pair programming, (2) ongoing studies by the authors, and (3) theories from group dynamics.
Keywords :
human factors; social aspects of automation; software engineering; collaboration; empirical software engineering; empirical studies; existing studies; group dynamics; individual programming; initial framework; meta-analysis; ongoing studies; pair programming; partner programming; research framework; research methods; team collocation; theory development; Collaborative software; Costs; Dynamic programming; Informatics; Knowledge transfer; Laboratories; Programming profession; Software engineering; Telecommunications; Time to market;
Conference_Titel :
Empirical Software Engineering, 2003. ISESE 2003. Proceedings. 2003 International Symposium on
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-2002-2
DOI :
10.1109/ISESE.2003.1237972
