How can I extract the actual SQL command as a string from the query builder?

Data and Databases
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Consider the following example:

QueryEngine::fromTable('employees')->fetchRecords();

I need to obtain the direct SQL command produced by the query builder rather than running the query. For instance, if the above code yields something like “SELECT * FROM employees” when executed, what method can I use to capture that SQL statement as a plain text string?

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In my experience, it is common for query builders to include a method that returns the SQL string without executing it. Instead of calling the fetch method, you may find a method like toSql or getSQL that converts your query to a string. I have encountered libraries where this functionality was not clearly documented, so carefully reviewing the API documentation ensured I was using the correct method. This approach allows you to inspect your query and perform debugging or logging as needed before execution.

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hey, i tried this out in my project and found that using a method like toStrng (yes, sometimes named differe ntly) works. check your docs too for any updates. hope that clears it up a bit!