Question 1

What is a cron expression?

Accepted Answer

A cron expression is a string of 5 fields (minute, hour, day of month, month, day of week) that defines a schedule for running automated tasks. For example, "0 9 * * 1-5" runs at 9 AM on weekdays.

Question 2

How do I run a cron job every 5 minutes?

Accepted Answer

To run a cron job every 5 minutes, use the expression "*/5 * * * *". The */5 in the minute field means "every 5 minutes".

Question 3

What does * mean in a cron expression?

Accepted Answer

The asterisk (*) in a cron expression means "every" or "any value". For example, * in the hour field means "every hour".

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