*********************** Time Measurement in C++ *********************** Measuring the time taken by an algorithm can be done using the `` library in C++. Here is an example on a sorting algorithm. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to measure the time of a function using this library: 1. **Include the Necessary Headers:** Include the necessary header files for using the `` library:: #include #include 2. **Choose a Clock Type:** `` provides different clock types. The `std::chrono::high_resolution_clock` is commonly used for measuring short durations with high precision. 3. **Define the Function to Be Measured:** Define the function you want to measure. For example, let's say you have a sorting function called `mySort`:: void mySort(std::vector& arr) { // Your sorting logic here } 4. **Measure the Time:** Use the `` library to measure the time taken by the function:: int main() { // Create an array to be sorted std::vector arr = { ... }; // Your array data here // Start the clock auto start = std::chrono::high_resolution_clock::now(); // Call the function to be measured mySort(arr); // Stop the clock auto end = std::chrono::high_resolution_clock::now(); // Calculate the duration std::chrono::duration duration = end - start; // Print the duration in seconds std::cout << "Function took " << duration.count() << " seconds." << std::endl; return 0; } 5. **Run and Observe:** Compile and run your program. You'll see the time taken by the `mySort` function printed in seconds. Remember, the timing results may vary based on system load, compiler optimizations, and other factors. It's a good practice to run the function multiple times and calculate the average time for more accurate results.