What is Cron Job?
A scheduled task that runs automatically at specific times or intervals
Why It Matters
Cron jobs automate routine tasks like sending daily reports, cleaning up old data, or checking for updates
Real-World Example
A cron job that runs every morning at 6am to send a summary email of yesterday's sales
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Related Terms
Serverless
A way to run code without managing your own servers, where the cloud provider handles everything
Background Job
A task that runs behind the scenes without making users wait for it to complete
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
Real-Time
Features that update instantly without needing to refresh the page