I think almost any creative task, programming included, is best done by an individual. Writing, art, and even music are very individualistic disciplines. When o

I think almost any creative task, programming included, is best done by an individual. Writing, art, and even music are very individualistic disciplines. When others are involved, there is usually a leader or someone who the small group revolves around. Large groups are unable to attain a creative vision and generally resort to compromise and group-think. While these things are useful in other situations, they kill creativity. In my experience programming both solo and in various sized teams, the best outcome usually came from individual effort, even when that effort was split up amongst two or three individuals. Being able to split up tasks in such a way that the individual pieces allow for creativity by the individual is key to getting excellent results.