I think it's like having a navigator in a rally car. Your pairing partner is both giving you timely input as you drive and looking ahead for upcoming issues. Also they literally or virtually sit beside you, not behind.
If you are pairing for 2x output, you are doing it wrong. I think we SHOULD discuss if it's the best way to improve design, quality and share understanding and skill, but we can't do that from the position the author has staked out.
I think it's like having a navigator in a rally car. Your pairing partner is both giving you timely input as you drive and looking ahead for upcoming issues. Also they literally or virtually sit beside you, not behind.
If you are pairing for 2x output, you are doing it wrong. I think we SHOULD discuss if it's the best way to improve design, quality and share understanding and skill, but we can't do that from the position the author has staked out.