Develop in pairs 39. Alias Two heads are better than one Problem People are scared to solve problems alone. Context Code ownership has been identified and development is proceeding. Forces People sometimes feel they can solve a problem only if they have help.
Some problems are bigger than one individual.
Too many people sitting in front of a keyboard and screen reduces the effectiveness both of the tool and of the people using it. Furthermore, a pair of people is less likely to be blindsided than is an individual.