ENHANCING AGILE PRACTICES: A HYBRID INTEGRATION OF SCRUM AND PAIR PROGRAMMING

Abstract

In the modern software industry, organizations are under pressure to deliver high-quality solutions quickly while responding to changing client needs. Agile methodologies have gained dominance for enabling adaptability, iterative delivery, and customer collaboration. However, traditional Scrum, while widely adopted, sometimes creates knowledge silos and lacks balanced quality control. Pair Programming (PP), on the other hand, encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing but can be resource-intensive and difficult to scale. This research introduces the Hybrid Scrum Pair Model (HSPM), which merges the sprint planning strength of Scrum with the collaborative dynamics of Pair Programming. In this model, teams plan sprints and rotate 1–2 developers in each sprint to increase shared understanding across the project. The HSPM follows cyclic phases Planning, Development, Testing, Delivery, Retrospective, and Pair Rotation ensuring both structure and flexibility. The model was applied over multiple sprints, evaluating outcomes like sprint velocity, defect rate, and team satisfaction. Results showed enhanced collaboration, reduced defects, and improved code quality. This study provides a simplified yet practical hybrid model that strengthens Agile practices through structured pairing and resource rotation.