How to get the sql generated by the entity framework [duplicate]

Answer 1

Besides using the SQL Server Profiler, you can try Entity Framework Profiler, which does that and more.

It's paid, with a 30-day trial.

Answer 2

When you're going against SQL Server as your backend database, SQL Server Profiler is always the best tool to see exactly what SQL statements are being sent to your database to be processed.

See Introducting SQL Server Profiler for background info.

Answer 3

I can strongly recommend MiniProfiler: http://miniprofiler.com/