title: What is the "N+1 selects problem" in ORM (Object-Relational Mapping)?
body: <p>The "N+1 selects problem" is generally stated as a problem in Object-Relational mapping (ORM) discussions, and I understand that it has something to do with having to make a lot of database queries for something that seems simple in the object world.</p>
  
  <p>Does anybody have a more detailed explanation of the problem?</p>