FG.TaskRepetitor 1.0.5

FG Task Repetitor Library

The Task Repetitor library provides a simple and flexible way to schedule and execute repetitive tasks, both synchronous and asynchronous, in .NET applications. This library is designed to streamline task scheduling with a wide range of scheduling options, error-handling mechanisms, and retry logic.

Features

• Easy Task Scheduling: Define schedules using built-in methods such as daily, weekly, hourly, or custom intervals.
• Synchronous and Asynchronous Task Support: Create repetitive tasks using RepetitiveTask (for synchronous tasks) or AsyncRepetitiveTask (for asynchronous tasks).
• Custom Retry Logic: Define retry intervals for failed tasks.
• Cron Expression Support: Schedule tasks using cron expressions.
• Dependency Injection Ready: Integrates seamlessly with .NET's IServiceCollection.

Installation

1. Add the library to your project via NuGet:

   dotnet add package FG.TaskRepetitor
   

2. Register the library in your Program.cs:

   builder.Services.AddTaskRepetitor();
   

Getting Started

1. Create a Task

Synchronous Task

Create a class that inherits from RepetitiveTask:

public class MyRepetitiveTask : RepetitiveTask
{
    public override required Schedule Schedule { get; init; } = Schedule.EveryMinute();

    public override void Execute()
    {
        Console.WriteLine($"Task executed at: {DateTime.Now}");
    }

    public override void OnError(Exception ex)
    {
        Console.WriteLine($"Error occurred: {ex.Message}");
    }
}

Asynchronous Task

Create a class that inherits from AsyncRepetitiveTask:

public class MyAsyncRepetitiveTask : AsyncRepetitiveTask
{
    public override required Schedule Schedule { get; init; } = Schedule.EveryHour();

    public override async Task ExecuteAsync()
    {
        Console.WriteLine($"Task executed asynchronously at: {DateTime.Now}");
        await Task.Delay(1000); // Simulate work
    }

    public override Task OnErrorAsync(Exception ex)
    {
        Console.WriteLine($"Error occurred: {ex.Message}");
        return Task.CompletedTask;
    }
}

2. Define a Schedule

The Schedule class provides several pre-defined methods to configure repetitive intervals:

• Daily: Schedule.EveryDay()
• Weekly: Schedule.EveryWeekDay(DayOfWeek.Monday)
• Hourly: Schedule.EveryHour()
• Hourly: Schedule.EveryHour(4) (Runs every 4 hours)
• Minutes: Schedule.EveryMinute(5)
• Minutes: Schedule.EveryMinute() (Runs every minute)
• Seconds: Schedule.EverySecond(30) (Runs every 30 seconds)
• At Time of Day: Schedule.AtTimeOfDay(new TimeSpan(20, 0, 0)) (Runs at 8 PM)
• Monthly: Schedule.EveryMonth(15, new TimeSpan(8, 0, 0)) (Runs on the 15th of every month at 8 AM)
• Cron: Schedule.Cron("0 0 * * *") (Runs at midnight daily)
• Custom: Schedule.Custom(now => TimeSpan.FromMinutes(15))

3. Register and Run the Tasks

1. Register tasks using the AddTaskRepetitor extension:

   builder.Services.AddTaskRepetitor();
   

2. The library automatically detects and registers all RepetitiveTask and AsyncRepetitiveTask implementations in your project.

3. Start the application. The tasks will execute based on their defined schedules.

Advanced Usage

Retry Logic

You can define retry logic by setting the RetryTimeIfFailed property:

public class MyTaskWithRetry : RepetitiveTask
{
    public override required Schedule Schedule { get; init; } = Schedule.EveryDay();

    public override TimeSpan RetryTimeIfFailed { get; protected set; } = TimeSpan.FromMinutes(5);

    public override void Execute()
    {
        Console.WriteLine($"Executing with retry logic.");
        throw new Exception("Simulated failure");
    }

    public override void OnError(Exception ex)
    {
        Console.WriteLine($"Retrying after error: {ex.Message}");
    }
}

Custom Error Handling

Override OnError or OnErrorAsync to handle task errors:

public override void OnError(Exception ex)
{
    // Log error or implement fallback logic
    Console.WriteLine($"Task failed: {ex.Message}");
}

Exceptions thrown in the Execute or ExecuteAsync methods are automatically caught and passed to the OnError or OnErrorAsync methods. It is optional to override these methods, except when custom error handling is required. Errors that occur in the OnError or OnErrorAsync methods are logged but do not affect the task execution.

Examples

Example 1: Scheduling a Weekly Task

public class WeeklyReportTask : RepetitiveTask
{
    public override required Schedule Schedule { get; init; } = Schedule.EveryWeekDay(DayOfWeek.Friday);

    public override void Execute()
    {
        Console.WriteLine($"Generating weekly report at {DateTime.Now}");
    }
}

Example 2: Scheduling an Asynchronous Task

public class CleanupTask : AsyncRepetitiveTask
{
    public override required Schedule Schedule { get; init; } = Schedule.AtTimeOfDay(new TimeSpan(2, 0, 0));

    public override async Task ExecuteAsync()
    {
        Console.WriteLine($"Cleaning up resources at {DateTime.Now}");
        await Task.Delay(2000); // Simulate cleanup
    }
}

FAQ

Q: How are tasks discovered and registered?

The library scans the calling assembly for all classes inheriting from RepetitiveTask and AsyncRepetitiveTask. These tasks are automatically registered as scoped services.

Q: How do I handle task dependencies?

Define dependencies in your task constructor, and they will be injected via .NET's DI system:

public class DependencyInjectedTask : RepetitiveTask
{
    private readonly IService _service;

    public DependencyInjectedTask(IService service)
    {
        _service = service;
    }

    public override required Schedule Schedule { get; init; } = Schedule.EveryHour();

    public override void Execute()
    {
        _service.DoWork();
    }
}

Q: Can I disable certain tasks?

Yes, simply exclude the task from your project or register it conditionally based on application settings.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open issues or submit pull requests.

License

This library is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.