Obie Fernandez: 10 Reasons Pair Programming Is Not For the Masses

10. Most software managers don’t want to invest in the necessary hardware
9. Most software shops are not configured for pair programming
8. Most software shops use traditional hiring practices
7. Most software shops tolerate anti-social behavior (halitosis included)
6. Most software people don’t understand pair productivity
5. Most software shops employ under-qualified developers
4. Most software shops are overworked and under-staffed
3. Most software developers don’t like everyone they work with
2. Most software developers just don’t want to work that hard
1. Most software shops don’t really care about excellence
(Link: Obie Fernandez: 10 Reasons Pair Programming Is Not For the Masses)