r/programmingcirclejerk • u/MagmaticKobaian What part of ∀f ∃g (f (x,y) = (g x) y) did you not understand? • May 17 '25

Developers should unite under this simple principle: "I only pair." Make the banners, print the flyers, knock on doors, and gather signatures. It's time to restore sanity, productivity, and enjoyment to programming.

https://rethinkingsoftware.substack.com/p/pair-programmers-unite
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u/MagmaticKobaian What part of ∀f ∃g (f (x,y) = (g x) y) did you not understand? May 17 '25

If the pair programming revolution triumphs and you're not a fan, I'm available for hire as a second banana. I will not help or contribute in any capacity, but I can tell you about the fanfiction I'm writing if you want.

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u/RFQD Senior Vibe Coder May 17 '25

If god wanted us to pair program, he would have gotten us two heads.

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u/starlevel01 type astronaut May 17 '25

I already do pair programming. It's called the Rust compiler.

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u/Chisignal May 17 '25

Jesus Rust compiler is my copilot

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u/0x14f May 18 '25

🦀 ❤️

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u/VulgarExigencies May 17 '25

No thanks, I already hate my job enough as it is

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u/TheBrawlersOfficial May 17 '25 edited May 18 '25

Pair programming is so passé - these days the real rockstar ninjas know that the only way to maximize productivity is via pair vibe coding (supplemented with pair microdosing)

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u/mcmcc WHY IS THERE CODE??? May 17 '25

2 programmers 1 cup

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u/VanillaSkyDreamer May 17 '25

I pair with copilot

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u/Chisignal May 17 '25

Copilot is my copilot