Driver-navigator
50 minSegments
6
First
5:00
Total
50:00
A 50-minute pairing cycle with two driver turns, review, and break.
Driver-navigator rotation
Free Pair Programming Timer
Use a pair programming timer for driver-navigator rotations, pairing sessions, mob programming, breaks, review checkpoints, and handoffs between developers.
Built for this job
Pairs can rotate roles without awkward interruptions.
Mob programming groups can keep driver turns fair.
Remote pairing sessions can keep timing visible while one person controls the flow.
Current agenda item
Goal and setup
1/6
5:00
Next
Driver one
Total time
50:00
Use this setup in XTimer
Need a controller link, viewer display, or shared room?
Keep this simple timer for quick work. Move into an XTimer room when one person controls the clock and another screen shows it to a speaker, team, class, or audience.
Presets that match real work
Start from a timer people already understand.
Each preset has a clear use case, duration, and workflow. That makes the page useful for search visitors immediately, and gives professional users a natural path into XTimer rooms when they need separate controller and viewer devices.
Mob rotation
1 hourSegments
6
First
5:00
Total
1:00:00
A 60-minute mob programming timer with rotating driver slots.
Quick pairing
25 minSegments
3
First
3:00
Total
25:00
A 25-minute pairing timer for short support sessions.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Define the session goal before starting the first driver block.
Keep role-switch time separate from coding time.
Use shorter rotations when people are learning a new codebase.
Use XTimer rooms for shared pairing calls, mob sessions, and projected team rooms.
Frequently asked questions
What is a pair programming timer?
A pair programming timer helps developers rotate driver and navigator roles, schedule breaks, run mob programming turns, and keep pairing sessions focused.
How often should pair programmers switch roles?
Many teams switch every 10 to 20 minutes. Shorter rotations can help during learning sessions, while longer rotations can work for deeper implementation flow.
Can this work for mob programming?
Yes. Use the mob rotation preset to give each driver a defined slot and keep the group moving together.