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NextCron Node.js SDK

This SDK provides a simple and efficient way to integrate the NextCron task scheduling service into your Node.js or TypeScript applications.

Features

Easy to use: Publish and manage tasks with just a few lines of code.
Serverless friendly: Ideal for serverless architectures.
Supports various job configurations: Including delay, retry, schedule, and endpoint protection.
Comprehensive documentation: Detailed guides and examples available.

Installation

npm install nextcron

Usage

Here's a quick start example:

import { NextCron } from 'nextcron';

const nextcron = new NextCron('your-api-key-here');

// Publish a job
await nextcron.publish({
  topic: 'my-topic',
  target: 'http://myapi.com/endpoint',
  method: 'POST',
  data: { key: 'value' }
});

Delaying a Job

Delay job execution by specifying a delay in milliseconds.

await nextcron.publish({
  // ... other options
  opts: { delay: 60000 } // Delay of 1 minute
});

Retrying a Job

Configure retry strategies for your jobs.

await nextcron.publish({
  // ... other options
  opts: { attempts: 5, backoff: 30000 } // Retry up to 5 times with a 30-second backoff
});

Scheduling Jobs

Use CRON expressions for scheduling tasks.

await nextcron.publish({
  // ... other options
  opts: { repeat: { pattern: '0 */2 * * *' } } // Every 2 hours
});

Explore More with NextCron

Retries: Ensure reliable task execution with NextCron’s robust retry mechanisms.
Delays: Gain control over task timing with customizable delay options.
Scheduling: Maintain the uniqueness of your tasks and avoid redundant processing.
Protecting endpoints: Secure your public APIs with our straightforward request signing feature.