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Cron Job Not Running? 10 Reasons Why (And How to Fix Each)

Your cron job isn't running and there's no error. Here are the 10 most common reasons — PATH issues, permission problems, timezone confusion — and exactly how to fix each one.

Debugging · 9 min read

Cron vs systemd Timers: Which Should You Use in 2026?

systemd timers have mostly replaced cron on modern Linux. Here's when to use each, how systemd timer syntax compares to cron, and which is better for your use case.

Linux · 7 min read

GitHub Actions Cron Schedule: Complete Guide (With Every Gotcha)

How to schedule GitHub Actions workflows with cron. Covers the 5-minute minimum, UTC-only timezone, delayed execution, the weekday bug, and how to test before you push.

GitHub Actions · 8 min read