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Automation & Workflows

Cron job

A task configured to run automatically on a recurring schedule.

Example

A cron job starts database maintenance at 2 a.m. every night.

Why people use it

Knowing how “Cron job” works helps teams design processes that run predictably and recover from problems.

What you'll hear

“Where should Cron job sit in this workflow, and what still needs a human?”

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