Talk in English - US at PHP TEK 2025
Track Name:
Wrigley Field
View Slides: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/cron-jobs-gone-wrong-the-top-mistakes-that-keep-your-tasks-from-ticking/279478111
Short URL: https://joind.in/talk/2addc
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Cron jobs are like that one friend who's reliable... until they're not. In this session, we'll unpack the surprisingly common pitfalls PHP developers face with cron. From endless loops to overlapping jobs that play tug-of-war, I'll show you how to dodge the usual traps and keep your tasks ticking smoothly. Expect real-world examples, tales of cron gone wrong, and practical tips to make cron your dependable sidekick. Whether you're new to cron or think you've seen it all, join in for a crash course in taming those scheduled scripts!
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Thanks for the great tip about flock!
great point about keeping crons maintained and some good tools to help with not messing them up