"N+1" is a term often used in mathematics and computer science to describe a situation where one additional unit is added to a given number, represented as "N." For example, if N equals 5, then N+1 would equal 6. This concept is fundamental in various calculations, algorithms, and programming scenarios. In the context of databases, "N+1" can refer to a common performance issue known as the "N+1 query problem." This occurs when a system makes one query to retrieve a list of items and then makes an additional query for each item to fetch related data, leading to inefficient processing and increased load on the database.