Cron Glossary

Browse 3 cron terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.

3 Cron Terms

Cron Expression
A compact string format used to describe recurring schedules for jobs, usually by specifying allowed minutes, hours, days, months, and weekdays. Cron...
Cron Schedule
A recurring execution schedule defined using cron-style timing rules for running jobs or maintenance tasks automatically. Teams discuss cron schedules when...
Periodic Task
A background job that runs automatically on a recurring schedule — defined by a cron expression, fixed interval, or calendar rule — to perform maintenance,...

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