How do I time something (like a function)?

Programming Tips - How do I time something (like a function)?

Date: 2008jun13 Platform: win32 Language: C/C++ Keywords: timer, GetTicks, ticks Q. How do I time something (like a function)? A. There are several ways but using GetTickCount() is nice and easy.

DWORD dwStart = GetTickCount(); TheFunctionBeingTimed(); printf("It took %lu milliseconds\n", GetTickCount() - dwStart);