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Discussion on: Why I'm not a fan of pair programming

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Frank Carr

A significant problem I've experienced is that some people may not be able to work together like this due to personality differences that go beyond the configuration of the work environment. Some people's personalities just clash, for example, pairing a very silent introvert with a chattering extrovert. Both may be very good programmers individually but they simply won't collaborate productively. Eventually, the situation turns toxic.