> Except that pair programming doesn’t make you work under pressure Sure, in ideal circumstances. Do you remember your first day on a job anywhere as a progra

> Except that pair programming doesn’t make you work under pressure Sure, in ideal circumstances. Do you remember your first day on a job anywhere as a programmer? You were so relaxed, no pressure. It sounds like you have an emotional attachment to pair programming. That is cool, but it certainly isn't the norm.