⏰ CronParser

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Minute0-59
Hour0-23
Day1-31
Month1-12
Weekday0-7

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is a Cron expression?
    A Cron expression defines a schedule for recurring tasks using 5 fields: minute, hour, day of month, month, and day of week. It is commonly used in Linux crontab and various scheduling systems.
    What does * mean in Cron?
    The asterisk (*) means "every." For example, * in the minute field means every minute, and * in the hour field means every hour.
    What does */5 mean?
    */5 means "every 5 units." For example, */5 in the minute field means every 5 minutes (0, 5, 10, 15...).
    What is the difference between 0 and 7 in the weekday field?
    In most systems, both 0 and 7 represent Sunday. 1-6 represent Monday through Saturday.
    Does it support 6-field Cron expressions?
    Yes. In 6-field Cron expressions, the first field is seconds (0-59), followed by the standard 5 fields.