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title: "EXPLAIN and EXPLAIN ANALYZE"
description: "How can you compare a query plan with actual execution cost?"
status: "coming-soon"
language: "en"
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> Coming soon — this article is being prepared. Below are its question, intended outcome, and place in the story.

## The question

How can you compare a query plan with actual execution cost?

## What we will work through

Compare a query plan with actual execution cost.

## Before you begin

Previously covered: Choosing data types.

- [Choosing data types](/en/articles/topics/T39.01/)