Re: [tlug] [OT] Good IT Resume

[Darren Cook <darren@example.com>]

> Although the exceptional programmers could easily work productively
> without detailed specifications in general they didn't interact well
> with the rest of the team.  They found it really hard not to just
> completely take over when pair programming...

This makes sense: an exceptional programmer generally sees a solution in
5 seconds but cannot explain why (at least not quickly, and in an a way
anyone but they themselves understand).

Pair programming might be useful with any level of programmer, but when
the pair have mismatched levels it is better to call it mentoring, and
change the expectations accordingly.

Darren