Pair programming or mobbing are a huge waste of resources.
I know that myself I can't actually get anything done unless I'm in control.
The only use this sort of this could have is to train juniors or hand over projects.
I know that myself I can't actually get anything done unless I'm in control.
The only use this sort of this could have is to train juniors or hand over projects.
Likely for some, but not all cases. Pair programming at my shop had a weird positive multiplier effect on velocity/delivery. It was optional and about half the team did it. Different folks work differently, we aren't all productive in the same ways.
Myself I value independence and self-learning, so I would be inclined towards having a negative opinion of people that require the constant assistance that pair programming provides.