At Atomic, we pair pragmatically—not dogmatically. While all work could benefit from having another set of eyes, not all work needs that constant attention.
A simple command processing engine in C++ using Qt and QtScriptEngine for parsing JSON. The server, which initiates simple exchanges, is written trivially in Ruby.
Rather than arguing that a technology is inferior/superior overall, discuss where it's particularly useful, and whether another technology would would work better.
Being sedentary for long periods can have serious negative effects on your health. Standing while working can help you be healthier and more productive.