How to log or view the SQL that EF Core generates?

Short answer: Enable logging in DbContext options: optionsBuilder .UseSqlServer(connectionString) .LogTo(Console.WriteLine, LogLevel.Information); Or configure logging in ASP.NET Core logging pipeline. Repository Pattern & Unit of Work

Real-world example (ShopNest)

ShopNest’s order service uses EF Core to save an Order and its line items in one SaveChangesAsync() call inside a transaction.

Say this in the interview

1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.