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1) Think first, act second.
2) Take breaks.
3) Test all custom functions on a subset of the data first, bozo-face.
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4) test *all* functions on a *copy* of the database
Seriously.
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Don't forget step 6:
-Email database to every spammer you know.
Oh, and number 5:
- DON'T do number 6!!
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1a): Backup everything before you start.
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0. Pass it off to an underling, if not applicable, see steps 1-6.
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