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AI-assisted pair programming with multiple modes (driver/navigator/switch), real-time verification, quality monitoring, and comprehensive testing. Supports TDD, debugging, refactoring, and learning sessions. Features automatic role switching, continuous code review, security scanning, and performance optimization with truth-score verification.

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Pair Programming
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AI-assisted pair programming with multiple modes (driver/navigator/switch), real-time verification, quality monitoring, and comprehensive testing. Supports TDD, debugging, refactoring, and learning sessions. Features automatic role switching, continuous code review, security scanning, and performance optimization with truth-score verification.
# Pair Programming Collaborative AI pair programming with intelligent role management, real-time quality monitoring, and comprehensive development workflows. ## What This Skill Does This skill provides professional pair programming capabilities with AI assistance, supporting multiple collaboration modes, continuous verification, and integrated testing. It manages driver/navigator roles, performs real-time code review, tracks quality metrics, and ensures high standards through truth-score verification. **Key Capabilities:** - **Multiple Modes**: Driver, Navigator, Switch, TDD, Review, Mentor, Debug - **Real-Time Verification**: Automatic quality scoring with rollback on failures - **Role Management**: Seamless switching between driver/navigator roles - **Testing Integration**: Auto-generate tests, track coverage, continuous testing - **Code Review**: Security scanning, performance analysis, best practice enforcement - **Session Persistence**: Auto-save, recovery, export, and sharing ## Prerequisites **Required:** - Claude Flow CLI installed (`npm install -g claude-flow@alpha`) - Git repository (optional but recommended) **Recommended:** - Testing framework (Jest, pytest, etc.) - Linter configured (ESLint, pylint, etc.) - Code formatter (Prettier, Black, etc.) ## Quick Start ### Basic Session ```bash # Start simple pair programming claude-flow pair --start ``` ### TDD Session ```bash # Test-driven development claude-flow pair --start \ --mode tdd \ --test-first \ --coverage 90 ``` --- ## Complete Guide ### Session Control Commands #### Starting Sessions ```bash # Basic start claude-flow pair --start # Expert refactoring session claude-flow pair --start \ --agent senior-dev \ --focus refactor \ --verify \ --threshold 0.98 # Debugging session claude-flow pair --start \ --agent debugger-expert \ --focus debug \ --review # Learning session claude-flow pair --start \ --mode mentor \ --pace slow \ --examples ``` #### Session Management ```bash # Check status claude-flow pair --status # View history claude-flow pair --history # Pause session /pause [--reason <reason>] # Resume session /resume # End session claude-flow pair --end [--save] [--report] ``` ### Available Modes #### Driver Mode You write code while AI provides guidance. ```bash claude-flow pair --start --mode driver ``` **Your Responsibilities:** - Write actual code - Implement solutions - Make immediate decisions - Handle syntax and structure **AI Navigator:** - Strategic guidance - Spot potential issues - Suggest improvements - Real-time review - Track overall direction **Best For:** - Learning new patterns - Implementing familiar features - Quick iterations - Hands-on debugging **Commands:** ``` /suggest - Get implementation suggestions /review - Request code review /explain - Ask for explanations /optimize - Request optimization ideas /patterns - Get pattern recommendations ``` #### Navigator Mode AI writes code while you provide direction. ```bash claude-flow pair --start --mode navigator ``` **Your Responsibilities:** - Provide high-level direction - Review generated code - Make architectural decisions - Ensure business requirements **AI Driver:** - Write implementation code - Handle syntax details - Implement your guidance - Manage boilerplate - Execute refactoring **Best For:** - Rapid prototyping - Boilerplate generation - Learning from AI patterns - Exploring solutions **Commands:** ``` /implement - Direct implementation /refactor - Request refactoring /test - Generate tests /document - Add documentation /alternate - See alternative approaches ``` #### Switch Mode Automatically alternates roles at intervals. ```bash # Default 10-minute intervals claude-flow pair --start --mode switch # 5-minute intervals (rapid) claude-flow pair --start --mode switch --interval 5m # 15-minute intervals (deep focus) claude-flow pair --start --mode switch --interval 15m ``` **Handoff Process:** 1. 30-second warning before switch 2. Current driver completes thought 3. Context summary generated 4. Roles swap smoothly 5. New driver continues **Best For:** - Balanced collaboration - Knowledge sharing - Complex features - Extended sessions #### Specialized Modes **TDD Mode** - Test-Driven Development: ```bash claude-flow pair --start \ --mode tdd \ --test-first \ --coverage 100 ``` Workflow: Write failing test → Implement → Refactor → Repeat **Review Mode** - Continuous code review: ```bash claude-flow pair --start \ --mode review \ --strict \ --security ``` Features: Real-time feedback, security scanning, performance analysis **Mentor Mode** - Learning-focused: ```bash claude-flow pair --start \ --mode mentor \ --explain-all \ --pace slow ``` Features: Detailed explanations, step-by-step guidance, pattern teaching **Debug Mode** - Problem-solving: ```bash claude-flow pair --start \ --mode debug \ --verbose \ --trace ``` Features: Issue identification, root cause analysis, fix suggestions ### In-Session Commands #### Code Commands ``` /explain [--level basic|detailed|expert] Explain the current code or selection /suggest [--type refactor|optimize|security|style] Get improvement suggestions /implement <description> Request implementation (navigator mode) /refactor [--pattern <pattern>] [--scope function|file|module] Refactor selected code /optimize [--target speed|memory|both] Optimize code for performance /document [--format jsdoc|markdown|inline] Add documentation to code /comment [--verbose] Add inline comments /pattern <pattern-name> [--example] Apply a design pattern ``` #### Testing Commands ``` /test [--watch] [--coverage] [--only <pattern>] Run test suite /test-gen [--type unit|integration|e2e] Generate tests for current code /coverage [--report html|json|terminal] Check test coverage /mock <target> [--realistic] Generate mock data or functions /test-watch [--on-save] Enable test watching /snapshot [--update] Create test snapshots ``` #### Review Commands ``` /review [--scope current|file|changes] [--strict] Perform code review /security [--deep] [--fix] Security analysis /perf [--profile] [--suggestions] Performance analysis /quality [--detailed] Check code quality metrics /lint [--fix] [--config <config>] Run linters /complexity [--threshold <value>] Analyze code complexity ``` #### Navigation Commands ``` /goto <file>[:line[:column]] Navigate to file or location /find <pattern> [--regex] [--case-sensitive] Search in project /recent [--limit <n>] Show recent files /bookmark [add|list|goto|remove] [<name>] Manage bookmarks /history [--limit <n>] [--filter <pattern>] Show command history /tree [--depth <n>] [--filter <pattern>] Show project structure ``` #### Git Commands ``` /diff [--staged] [--file <file>] Show git diff /commit [--message <msg>] [--amend] Commit with verification /branch [create|switch|delete|list] [<name>] Branch operations /stash [save|pop|list|apply] [<message>] Stash operations /log [--oneline] [--limit <n>] View git log /blame [<file>] Show git blame ``` #### AI Partner Commands ``` /agent [switch|info|config] [<agent-name>] Manage AI agent /teach <preference> Teach the AI your preferences /feedback [positive|negative] <message> Provide feedback to AI /personality [professional|friendly|concise|verbose] Adjust AI personality /expertise [add|remove|list] [<domain>] Set AI expertise focus ``` #### Metrics Commands ``` /metrics [--period today|session|week|all] Show session metrics /score [--breakdown] Show quality scores /productivity [--chart] Show productivity metrics /leaderboard [--personal|team] Show improvement leaderboard ``` #### Role & Mode Commands ``` /switch [--immediate] Switch driver/navigator roles /mode <type> Change mode (driver|navigator|switch|tdd|review|mentor|debug) /role Show current role /handoff Prepare role handoff ``` ### Command Shortcuts | Alias | Full Command | |-------|-------------| | `/s` | `/suggest` | | `/e` | `/explain` | | `/t` | `/test` | | `/r` | `/review` | | `/c` | `/commit` | | `/g` | `/goto` | | `/f` | `/find` | | `/h` | `/help` | | `/sw` | `/switch` | | `/st` | `/status` | ### Configuration #### Basic Configuration Create `.claude-flow/pair-config.json`: ```json { "pair": { "enabled": true, "defaultMode": "switch", "defaultAgent": "auto", "autoStart": false, "theme": "professional" } } ``` #### Complete Configuration ```json { "pair": { "general": { "enabled": true, "defaultMode": "switch", "defaultAgent": "senior-dev", "language": "javascript", "timezone": "UTC" }, "modes": { "driver": { "enabled": true, "suggestions": true, "realTimeReview": true, "autoComplete": false }, "navigator": { "enabled": true, "codeGeneration": true, "explanations": true, "alternatives": true }, "switch": { "enabled": true, "interval": "10m", "warning": "30s", "autoSwitch": true, "pauseOnIdle": true } }, "verification": { "enabled": true, "threshold": 0.95, "autoRollback": true, "preCommitCheck": true, "continuousMonitoring": true, "blockOnFailure": true }, "testing": { "enabled": true, "autoRun": true, "framework": "jest", "onSave": true, "coverage": { "enabled": true, "minimum": 80, "enforce": true, "reportFormat": "html" } }, "review": { "enabled": true, "continuous": true, "preCommit": true, "security": true, "performance": true, "style": true, "complexity": { "maxComplexity": 10, "maxDepth": 4, "maxLines": 100 } }, "git": { "enabled": true, "autoCommit": false, "commitTemplate": "feat: {message}", "signCommits": false, "pushOnEnd": false, "branchProtection": true }, "session": { "autoSave": true, "saveInterval": "5m", "maxDuration": "4h",
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