Experimentation in Software Engineering: Pair Programming Case Study
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https://doi.org/10.47187/perspectivas.7.1.238Keywords:
Pair programming, Programming, Code qualityAbstract
Due to the benefits of pair programming in software development, such as increased production of quality code and knowledge transfer within a development team, this practice has captured the interest of educators in Software Engineering as an effective strategy for developing key skills in students. To evaluate its effectiveness as a teaching method, a study was conducted with Software Engineering students, applying programming-related activities. When comparing the results in terms of grades and code quality, both individually and in pairs, and after applying statistical tests, it was concluded that pair programming improves students' overall performance. The results showed that grades and code quality in pairs were higher on average, confirming that this practice is an effective and beneficial teaching method.
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