From: Leslie Viljoen <leslieviljoen@...>
Date: 2006-05-03T18:23:49+09:00
Subject: Re: Sharp knives and glue

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Thanks for the reply!

On 5/3/06, Francis Cianfrocca <garbagecat10@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> Anyway I don't have the answers (yet) and there is a long way to go. But =
I
> don't think Ruby should be "improved" to fit traditional large-system
> methodology. I think the reverse (somehow) is closer to true.



Perhaps something as dynamic as Ruby requires a team methodology as dynamic
as XP. I think pair programming is (at least partially) intended to limit
the damage
caused by not-so-experienced programmers. Then the remaining problem
would be trying to convince management that pair programming is actually
worth
it, and trying to convince programmers to put aside their egos to the exten=
t
where they all are willing to accept constant advice and input from a
partner.

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