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This chapter describes functions for manipulating dates and times, including functions for determining what time it is and conversion between different time representations.
| • Time Basics | Concepts and definitions. | |
| • Time Types | Data types to represent time. | |
| • Calculating Elapsed Time | How to calculate the length of an interval. | |
| • Processor And CPU Time | Time a program has spent executing. | |
| • Calendar Time | Manipulation of “real” dates and times. | |
| • Setting an Alarm | Sending a signal after a specified time. | |
| • Sleeping | Waiting for a period of time. |