# Performance

In order to evaluate the performance of HQL queries, it is necessary to first run the HQL through the hibernate engine at run-time in order to produce the equivalent SQL. First, code the initial HQL into the application or a unit test or standalone executable program. Start the application or test program with SQL tracing turned on. When the HQL under construction executes, grab the SQL from the log/console.

In general, most of the advice under the SQL programming standards applies equally for coding HQL when applicable at all.

Parent topic: HQL Programming Standards