title: Simplest Possible Performance Counter Example
body: <p>What is the smallest amount of C# code to get a performance counter up and running?</p>
  
  <p>I simply want to measure the number of CPU cycles and/or time between two points in my code.  I've skimmed through all the waffle on the web but it seems like WAY more code than is necessary for such a trivial task.  I just want to get a quick measurement up and running and concentrate more on what I'm working on.</p>