stmtime

Stmtime is a term used in database performance analytics to denote the time taken to execute an SQL statement on the database server. It is commonly found as a metric in logs, tracing outputs, and performance dashboards to help diagnose latency and throughput issues.

Measurement and scope can vary by system. In many implementations, stmtime represents the execution duration of a statement on the server, typically measured in milliseconds or microseconds. Some configurations distinguish stmtime from total request time by excluding client-side processing, network latency, or queueing time; others may report a single combined duration. The precise definition depends on the logging or tracing framework in use.

Uses and applications of stmtime include identifying slow or inefficient statements, guiding query optimization, and informing capacity planning. It is often paired with metadata such as the statement text, user, timestamp, and database, enabling developers and operators to correlate execution time with specific queries or workloads. stmtime figures can feed dashboards, alerting rules, and performance comparisons across environments or releases.

Context and related concepts: stmtime is one of several timing metrics used by database profiling and application performance monitoring tools. Related concepts include execution time, parse and planning time, and overall query duration. Depending on the system, stmtime may be surfaced through log files, performance views, or distributed tracing. Care should be taken to understand the exact measurement definition in a given environment to ensure accurate interpretation.