Summary:
- This article explains how to run cron jobs (scheduled tasks) directly in a PostgreSQL database, without the need for additional infrastructure like a separate cron service.
- It describes the steps to create a PostgreSQL function that can be scheduled to run at specific intervals, allowing you to automate various database-related tasks.
- The article provides code examples and explains how to set up the necessary PostgreSQL triggers and functions to implement this cron job functionality within the database.