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# [What the heck is Cron?](https://basir.devsomeware.com/what-the-heck-is-cron?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Cron made fun! 💻 Basir breaks down how those timely emails and jobs run automatically - simple, real, and hilarious!

Nov 7, 2025 · 8 min read · basir.devsomeware.com  
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[Basir Khan](https://hashnode.com/@basirkhan)

@basirkhan · Bhubaneswar, Khordha, Odisha

  
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Full-Stack Developer | MERN + Next.js Expert | Exploring the Future of DevOps & Cloud

Full-Stack Developer | MERN + Next.js | DevOps & Cloud Enthusiast I specialize in building dynamic web applications using the MERN stack and Next.js. Currently exploring DevOps and cloud technologies to streamline workflows, automate deployments, and optimize cloud infrastructure for scalable, efficient solutions.

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[Krishnaku Mahakul](https://hashnode.com/@krishnakumarmahakul)

[Nov 8, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-the-heck-is-cron/690e3adad2fff6f9322c08b9/comment/690f043cc6e625656d9f5390)

good one