• The DBA gets to torture and embarrass the app developer. Nothing, but nothing, pleases a DBA more than this.

    Not for me. I absolutely love it when code does all the things it's supposed to do (meet/beat requirements, perform well, be readable, and be documented) without me having to get involved other than testing it.

    Sorry, my post was only intended for those who enjoy a little irony, cynicism, and sarcasm.

    You're much too pure of heart.