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I have a field in one of my models in django which I want to be reset every hour. (i.e. at each o'clock its value becomes zero)

How can I do this task? Can I schedule a function in django?

As you know we can define EVENTs and TRIGGERs in mysql and other database backend. Also I am familiar with signals in django but those can not fit in my needs. (because database event is somewhat outside of django and have problems; with signals although it seems this is impossible!)

Saleh
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You could use schedule, it's very easy to apply for your problem.

import schedule
import time


def job():
    print("I'm working...")


schedule.every().hour.do(job)

while True:
    schedule.run_pending()
    time.sleep(1)

Here there is a thread where it is shown how to execute a task periodically. Then you could add some conditions to fit your scenario.

WillEnsaba
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  • thanks. my question is actually a duplicate of your link. but I keep it to guide people that search non-optimum keywords to find the answer! – Saleh Dec 12 '18 at 22:11