Pair with Real Developers. Ship Faster.

• Smart pairing: Our matching engine connects you with a developer who fits your tech stack and goals, then assigns roles— driver and collaborator.
• Driver-focused: Each 1-hour session revolves around the driver’s project and codebase.
• Come prepared (drivers): decide on a clear objective before the session
  • Feature work
  • Refactor
  • Bug-fix
  • Architectural or system-design brainstorming
• Dual credit commits: When the session ends, create a single Git commit that lists both participants as authors, so your contribution history reflects every collaboration.
• Quick orientation: We try to match collaborators who know your stack, but if they’re new to the codebase, spend the first couple of minutes explaining the project architecture—then dive into productive coding for the remaining hour.

To join sessions, subscribe to existing projects listed on Tidalbase or submit your own code repository. Matching is based on your technology stack and coding skills.

We match you with programming partners who complement your tech stack, ensuring effective collaboration and optimal learning from peers with shared coding interests.

You can join as many sessions as you like—there are no limits!

• Add them as a connection so you can see whenever they’re working.
• Stay in touch and continue growing your relationship.

• If your partner doesn’t show up within 2 minutes, you can request a new partner.
• Once requested, we’ll do our best to assign you someone else, depending on availability.

We request OAuth permission to access your repository metadata to accurately match you with developers whose skills complement your project. This access allows us to see repository information such as the repository name, description, topics, and issue count. Additionally, we analyze your commit activity to determine your language proficiency and track the issues you’re working on to facilitate better matches.

We do not store or access any of your code or sensitive information. We only retain repository metadata (e.g., repository name, description, homepage URL, tags, issue count, and commit activity data) necessary for effective matching and pairing on Tidalbase.

The code created during sessions belongs to the owner of the project repository. We encourage you to include a license in your project repository to clearly define usage rights.

You’ll need your IDE set up with specific pair programming plugins:

• Visual Studio Code: Live Share
• PyCharm: Code With Me (free with limitations; paid for full features)
• IntelliJ IDEA: Code With Me (free with limitations; paid for full features)
• Sublime Text: Remote Collab (Paid)
• Atom: Teletype (Free)

Everything else is accessible through your browser via our integrated video rooms.

Pair programming with a human offers unique advantages over AI, including:

• Real‑time dynamic problem-solving
• Deeper understanding through interactive discussions
• Personalized feedback
• Emotional and motivational support
• Opportunity to build lasting professional relationships and networks

Tidalbase promotes a respectful and inclusive environment. Any form of harassment, racism, sexism, bullying, or inappropriate behavior is strictly prohibited. Please treat everyone with respect and professionalism. We reserve the right to ban members for inappropriate conduct, and session feedback helps us maintain a safe, supportive community.