Programming With the Stars
We begin with six pairs of contestants. "Ordinary" conference attendees are each paired with a "star" (a well-known agile programming guru) for the week.
During the competition, each pair performs a prepared routine of 4-6 minutes in length based on an assigned category. Pairs can use any programming language and tools that they like, as long as they stay within the guidelines of the category. All of the pairing action shows on the big screen, and microphones capture the intense dialogue between the pairs.