Task scheduling in Go
Task scheduling is the act of planning tasks to be executed by a system at certain times or under certain conditions. It’s a fundamental concept in computer science, used in operating systems, databases, networks, and application development.
Why schedule?
There are several reasons to schedule a task, such as the following:
- Efficiency: It allows for the optimal use of resources by running tasks during off-peak hours or when certain conditions are met.
- Reliability: Scheduled tasks can be used for routine backups, updates, and maintenance, ensuring these critical operations are not overlooked.
- Concurrency: In multi-threaded and distributed systems, scheduling is essential for managing when and how tasks are executed in parallel.
- Predictability: It provides a way to ensure that tasks are performed at regular intervals, which is important for tasks such as polling, monitoring, and reporting.
Basic scheduling
Go’s standard...
