Abstract: A method to be performed before performing a data repository query includes receiving an input from a user, the input specifying a query to be performed in a data repository. Before performing the query, it is determined whether the query meets a predefined criterion associated with slow data repository queries. If the query meets the predefined criterion, a message is presented to the user regarding the query potentially being slow to perform, and it is provided that the user can modify the query before the query is performed. A method to be performed in association with a data repository query includes receiving an input that specifies a query to be performed in a data repository. The query is performed in the data repository. If performance of the query exceeds a predefined limit, the query is recorded. Recorded queries may be used in improving system performance or in educating users.