If you have ever played a game of chess against someone good, or perhaps against a computer, you know that a good player is always thinking multiple moves ahead, working every combination of moves their opponents may possibly make, and getting a plan for their next set of moves. It is a fun game, but very frustrating if you are just a novice because there are many ways for the game to be over super quick, leaving you feeling stupid.
Being a DBA and/or a database programmer is like playing several chess games simultaneously. Each opponent is formidable, crafty, and