Improving the CS1 experience with pair programming

摘要: Pair programming is a practice in which two programmers work collaboratively at one computer, on the same design, algorithm, or code. Prior research indicates that pair produce higher quality code essentially half time taken by solo programmers. An experiment was run to assess efficacy of an introductory Computer Science course. Student were more self-sufficient, generally perform better projects and exams, likely complete class with grade C than their counterparts. Results indicate creates laboratory environment conducive advanced, active learning traditional labs; students lab instructors report labs be productive less frustrating.