A comprehensive literature review on the effects of personality and expertise on pair programming, with the purpose to lay a foundation for how to configure pairs

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to suggest a method to support decision-makers in the configuration of optimal pairs, in order to increase pair programming effectiveness. To achieve this, findings of empirical studies regarding personality and expertise have been synthesised to create a mapping of the studied factors and their effects on pair programming. The mapping will be illustrated in a fictive setting, presenting how the synthesised findings can be applied in practice.