Notes to self regarding working on database with 10 million records

[Greg the dogsitter]

1) Think first, act second.

2) Take breaks.

3) Test all custom functions on a subset of the data first, bozo-face.

GtDS

[Donkey Hotay]

4) test *all* functions on a *copy* of the database

Seriously.

[Greg the dogsitter]

Noted.

[mikebw]

Don't forget step 6:
-Email database to every spammer you know.

Oh, and number 5:
- DON'T do number 6!!

[wurm]

1a): Backup everything before you start.

[Effin Haole]

0. Pass it off to an underling, if not applicable, see steps 1-6.

[laarree]

Wuppies are more fun.

[Harbourmaster]

7)Notes to self should be made on 3" square yellow sticky notes and placed in front of face for constant reinforcment, not on internet forum that requires diverting attention from actual work...