Why are you not understanding the code other devs are writing Each of us is working on different areas of the code. We are not doing code reviews. When we end

Why are you not understanding the code other devs are writing Each of us is working on different areas of the code. We are not doing code reviews. When we end up needing something from someone else, we'll discuss the API, but not the guys of how the API is implemented, if that makes sense. Are you finding that real time chat tools such as GChat or Campfire not properly facilitating that issue? I really don't like text chat. It takes too long and is hard to discuss anything of worth. It's okay for a quick "hey get back to me as soon as you can". Sqwiggle is nice because it offers fast video chat (just click their picture and say hi) but also a persistent text chat area. We've also tried Hangout, which works okay but it's always on while Sqwiggle is not. Sqwiggle/Hangout (video chat) also gives a better sense of participation because I can see what's going on the other end. For example, I'll notice my co-worker chatting with someone else next to him and I can click on him and listen in, even if they're just joking around, it feels more like I'm there. Without the video chat, I have to rely on text chat or phone, which misses out on all those side-conversations.