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    If they can do it well. However, IMHO pair programming is not always trivial to pick up for inexperienced persons via trial-and-error. Such an attempt can easily turn into something completely different, without the participants even noticing. In fact, it sounds like the OP may have already had a bad experience with it. Commented Oct 15, 2012 at 7:57
  • I would encourage pair programming to. Especially for a first time cooperation attempt. You will learn a bit of how other people think regarding the same issues as you and you will learn skills from each other. Commented Oct 15, 2012 at 8:16
  • Without knowing the personalities involved I would caution against making one size fits all recommendations - It you have any doubt, thats the Politically Correct way to say it.... Commented Oct 15, 2012 at 8:24
  • Well. That's why I added probably to the suggestion. the linked article should help them decide whether it's something for them or not. Commented Oct 15, 2012 at 8:31