That is pair programming though. The point is to get the other user up to speed so they can contribute more to the project. I like to think of knowledge as a r

That is pair programming though. The point is to get the other user up to speed so they can contribute more to the project. I like to think of knowledge as a resource with compound interest for the individual and especially for the company. Knowledge is built on what you already know and the more you learn the more ideas and knowledge you can generate. Teaching another is the key principle of pairing. If done correctly somebody should always be learning and teaching.