RailsConf 2024 - Pairing with Intention: A Guide for Mentors by Alistair Norman

Learning as a new developer is difficult and sometimes overwhelming. As mentors, we’re tasked with teaching newer developers everything they need to know. Mentees can struggle to learn when presented with bigger picture concepts like design patterns, testing practices, and complicated application structures along with the details and basic syntax needed to write code all at once. We’ll explore how to be intentional with your pair programming to help your mentee with their desired learning outcomes while keeping them feeling engaged and empowered.