On Linux and other Unix systems, cron is a scheduler tool that enables you to set up automated tasks known as “cron jobs”. Tasks don’t need to be executed over and over again when you generate cron jobs, which can lead to better web development and improved management efficiency. Common examples of a cron job are automating file downloads (to back up important documents) and monitoring servers. But cron jobs go much deeper than this, and it can be a complex topic to explore, which is why we’ve written this guide. Read on as we cover cron job basics (from…

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