Regarding pair programming, I also see it as paying the salaries for 2x developers, yet gaining very little from it. I think the trick is to use it when develo

Regarding pair programming, I also see it as paying the salaries for 2x developers, yet gaining very little from it. I think the trick is to use it when developers feel necessary to stay productive. No point having someone slogging away at something they find difficult and frustrating if a second pair of eyes and maybe some more specific knowledge of the area can help.