What is Background Job?
A task that runs behind the scenes without making users wait for it to complete
Why It Matters
Background jobs keep your app responsive by handling slow tasks like sending emails or processing files separately
Real-World Example
When you upload a video, a background job converts it to different formats while you continue browsing
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Related Terms
Cron Job
A scheduled task that runs automatically at specific times or intervals
Async/Await
A cleaner way to write code that waits for slow operations to complete
Queue
A list of tasks waiting to be processed in order
Backend
The behind-the-scenes part of an application that handles data, logic, and communication with databases
Middleware
Code that runs between receiving a request and sending a response, often handling common tasks
Route
A URL pattern that maps to specific code or content in your application