sleep in cpp
The sleep function in C++ is used to pause the execution of a program for a specified amount of time. It is primarily used in situations where a delay is required before executing the next set of instructions.
To use the sleep function in C++, you need to include the
- Include the
header file at the beginning of your program:
#include <thread>
- Use the sleep function from the std namespace:
std::this_thread::sleep_for(std::chrono::seconds(seconds));
In the above code snippet, "seconds" is the number of seconds you want the program to pause for. You can replace it with any integer value to specify the desired delay.
- Alternatively, you can use milliseconds or microseconds for more precise delays:
std::this_thread::sleep_for(std::chrono::milliseconds(milliseconds));
std::this_thread::sleep_for(std::chrono::microseconds(microseconds));
Similar to the "seconds" parameter, you can replace "milliseconds" or "microseconds" with the desired integer value.
That's it! By following these steps, you can use the sleep function in C++ to introduce a delay in your program's execution.