5 simple observations for a successful mob

1. SOME HELPFUL
OBSERVATIONS FOR
SUCCESSFUL MOB
PROGRAMMING
From The Hunter Mob & Llewellyn Falco

2. There are many ways to contribute. Navigation & Driving is obvious,
but there is also proof reading, googling, sharing shortcuts, offering
affirmations & suggestions; even asking “why?” can be helpful. Always
find your way to be actively contributing to the mob.
ALWAYS BE
CONTRIBUTING

3. We all have our strengths and weakness. In the exposure of the mob,
we value each others strengths, forgive each others weakness and are
patience with each other as we learn.
RESPECT EACH OTHER

4. The code is never perfect and we are always looking to make it better.
However, we respect the value the current code brings, and the effort needed
to get the code to it’s current level. This means not insulting the previous
creators but also that when you navigate you work with the code and don’t
just remove what the previous person did.
RESPECT THE CODE

5. If there are 2 solutions, just pick 1 and try it. Afterwards, you can discuss
if you need to go back and try the other one instead. Many times, form the
perspective of a finished task, people no longer care. If you still do, then it
probably is important to try the other path. But never spend 20 minutes
discussing something that can be done in 10.
JUST TRY IT

6. We always strive to speak at the highest level the diver can understand. This will
change by person and even by time of day. Sometimes the diver can understand “loop
thru that list”, sometimes “write a for loop” and sometimes we will need the
keystrokes “f-o-r”. The navigators take care to keep their communications as high as
possible while still within the drivers immediate understanding.
SPEAK TO THE DRIVER

7. The environment should service being an active part of the mob. This
means valuing comfort and other human factors but also means that
sometimes you will need a short break. Don’t be afraid to take one, the
flow of the mob and the work will continue without you and be here
ready for you when you return.
DON’T BE AFRAID TO
TAKE A BIO-BREAK