Sql trace using Entity Framework 4.1 against SQL Server CE 4

Question

Without using an external tracer such as SQL Profiler or EF Profiler. Is there a way of tracing the SQL for the statement below using EF 4.1 against an SQL Server CE database?

int count = context.Customers.Count();

Answer 1

Though each supported database back end typically supplies its own tracing methods, Entity Framework actually has its own built in tracing routines, the use of which depends a bit upon whether you're using Code First or not. I refer you to the following SO question for further details:

Entity Framework 4.1 - EFTracingProvider