There is a contingent of advocates for mob programming and to a lesser extent pairing, who are just insufferable zealots. Like most programming technique evange

There is a contingent of advocates for mob programming and to a lesser extent pairing, who are just insufferable zealots. Like most programming technique evangelists, they are devoid of nuance and hammer endlessly on their single note. More often than not they have no real accomplishments to backstop their authority either. I'll go Bartleby: I'd prefer not. The entire reason I ever got into programming is because it was a refuge from dealing with people. Working alone on a technical problem is energizing; working with other people on the same is frustrating and makes me want to do violence within an hour or two.