[metrics-bugs] #34297 [Metrics/Ideas]: Explore different options other than crontab to have a flexible scheduling system

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#34297: Explore different options other than crontab to have a flexible scheduling
system
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 Reporter:  woswos               |          Owner:  metrics-team
     Type:  task                 |         Status:  new
 Priority:  Low                  |      Milestone:
Component:  Metrics/Ideas        |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal               |     Resolution:
 Keywords:  CAPTCHAMonitor gsoc  |  Actual Points:
Parent ID:  #33010               |         Points:
 Reviewer:                       |        Sponsor:
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Comment (by woswos):

 I decided to use a combination of systemd services and a scheduling
 library (https://github.com/dbader/schedule). I am aware that crontab is a
 very solid way to schedule things but I struggle a lot while making sure
 my script was added correctly.

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