Exploring the C++ Chrono library

Starting from C++11, the C++ Chrono library provides standardized data types and functions to work with clocks, time points, and time intervals. In this recipe, we will explore the basic capabilities of the Chrono library, and learn how to work with time points and intervals.

We will also learn how to use C++ literals for a more readable representation of time intervals.

How to do it...

We are going to create a simple application that creates three time points and compares them to each other.

1. In your  ~/test working directory, create a subdirectory called chrono.
2. Use your favorite text editor to create a chrono.cpp file in the chrono subdirectory.
3. Put...