Task Scheduling in OS

In this blog we will learn about task scheduling in window

Task scheduling in operating system means to schedule a task in our PC and after that operating system will run that task automatically on daily basis, weekly basis, monthly basis as per your choice.

Task scheduling on a PC can indeed save time and boost productivity. Here’s how it works:

Automates Repetitive Tasks: Instead of manually performing routine tasks (like running backups, updates, or scripts), you can set these to happen automatically at scheduled intervals.

Maximizes Resource Usage: You can schedule heavy tasks (e.g., data processing, antivirus scans) to run at off-peak hours, such as overnight, so that they don’t slow you down during work hours.

Reduces Forgetfulness: With task scheduling, you don’t have to remember to perform certain tasks—they’ll be done automatically, reducing the chance of missing important activities.

Increases Efficiency: By automating tasks, you can focus on more important work, freeing up your time and mental bandwidth.

Windows, macOS, and Linux all have built-in task scheduling tools, such as Task Scheduler (Windows) or cron (Linux), that allow users to manage this easily.

For Executing it in window

• You have to click on the window icon on PC, then type task scheduler in search box

• Then open task scheduler, a window will open ,there is a create basic task option in action tab

• click on that, a box will appear fill the necessary details there and your task has been scheduled.

For pushing our project code to github we can save our time by using task scheduler

• So first of all you have to make a uploaderscript.bat file in your local directory
  • then you have to write this inside that file 👇

cd /d D:/path/to/your/working/project // here come path

git add .
git commit -m "Daily update"
git push origin main

• After that in your task scheduler you are going to fill the details 👇

• In program/script field put that upload-script.bat file and click next

• And This file will run automatically according to your scheduling interval no matter if your VS code is open or close.