Laravel Creator Spotlight

Building Connections and Friendships through Pair Programming with Ben Holmen

Laravel Creator Spotlight

Show Notes

Ben Holman discusses his new project called the Pair-amid Scheme, which involves pairing with strangers to work on programming projects. He shares his experience of pairing with different people and highlights the benefits of this approach. Ben provides insights into how to have a successful pairing session, including setting up the right infrastructure and creating a positive and collaborative environment. He also discusses the importance of building connections and friendships within the programming community through pairing. Ben encourages others to join the Pair Scheme and grow the culture of pairing in the programming community. Read more about the Pair-amid Scheme.

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