39. Develop in pairs | |
Alias | Two heads are better than one |
Problem | People are scared to solve problems alone. |
Context | Code ownership has been identified and development is proceeding. |
Forces |
People sometimes feel they can solve a problem only if they have
help. Some problems are bigger than one individual. Too many people sitting in front of a keyboard and screen reduces the effectiveness both of the tool and of the people using it.
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Solution |
Pair compatible designers to work together; they can produce more
together than they can working individually. Furthermore, a pair of
people is less likely to be blindsided than is an individual.
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