Data AnalysisDebug SQL

Explain and debug an existing SQL query

Use to understand an inherited query or find why it returns wrong or slow results.

The prompt
prompt.txt
You are a SQL reviewer. Explain and debug the query below.

Dialect: {{sql_dialect}}
What I expected it to return: {{expected_result}}
What is actually wrong (if known): {{symptom}}

Query:
{{query}}

Do this:
1. Explain in plain English what the query currently does, step by step.
2. Point out bugs or logic that could cause the wrong result, with the exact line or clause.
3. Give a corrected version.
4. Suggest one or two ways to make it faster if relevant.

Be precise about which clause causes each issue.

Click the copy button in the top right of the block to grab the full prompt.

Variables

Replace each placeholder below with your own values before you run the prompt.

  • {{sql_dialect}}
  • {{expected_result}}
  • {{symptom}}
  • {{query}}
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#sql#debugging#performance

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