Discussion on: What is your experience with coding interviews that involve pair programming?

This is a very interesting topic I find to ask. My first programming job involved me doing some pair programming with another person going for the same job as me, the point was they wanted to see how we worked in a team (we both got hired). We both agreed that before actually doing any form of programming we would get a plan sorted out on the topic they gave us, the language we would use, who would work in what area first then take it from there. After initially being given the topic we set to work with planning which didn't take long about an hour later bam we're done.

My advice would be don't be afraid to ask questions, or ask for help. Asking for help when stuck with an annoying bug or asking for advice on a piece of code is always great in the long run.

I'm guessing that the interviewer or someone from the company will be there with you to supervise. Try and pretend they are not there, having someone watching over you both can make you feel a bit pressured but of course if they ask or talk to you respond.