view sql that linq-to-sql produces

Question

Other than using profiler, is there a way to view the sql that linq-to-sql produces?

Answer 1

You can use the Log property on the DataContext to write out what the SQL is. This takes a TextWriter and is pretty easy to use. If you need an example I can provide you one.

DataContext Log

Answer 2

I used LinqPad today to help debug a Linq2Sql issue. It's a neat little tool, and will show you the SQL you're generating also.

http://www.linqpad.net/

Answer 3

Your Linq-to-Sql query will be stored in a variable. You can hover over this variable to inspect it and it will show you the generated SQL.

Another method is to output it using the following code:

Console.WriteLine(dbContext.GetCommand(yourQuery).CommandText);

And of course Profiler which you already know about.