Pair Programming for Tech Interviews: 3 Experts Rate the Pros and Cons

Welcome to another episode of Tech Task Showdown! Today, we’re exploring pair programming tasks, a unique and interactive type of tech assessment where candidates code alongside a company representative in real time.

Pair programming offers more than just a test of technical skills—it provides insight into a candidate’s collaboration style, communication skills, and how they think on their feet.

This format is especially valuable for roles where teamwork, feedback exchange, and collaborative problem-solving are essential. In this episode, our panel of experts will be evaluating a pair programming task based on each of the different aspects.

Let’s find out if pair programming really brings out the best in candidates—or if it just adds unnecessary stress!