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I made a Python script for Twitter using the Twitter API. It reads and writes to files, but small sized text files, only a few hundred lines of text, like 30kB.

I have been running this script on my computer for a while now, but I would prefer to have it run somewhere else and at specific times of the day. How can I do that?

Are there any free options for me to run the script remotly?

Miguel Carvalho
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  • Have you considered running a command script via SSH that runs your files at a specific time of the day? – Ehsan Apr 17 '20 at 11:34
  • Nearly every Linux (or other UNIX like) server has a cron system that can schedule program runs. – Klaus D. Apr 17 '20 at 11:35
  • i just started programming, I looked what you mentioned but I simply don't understand it, I'm sorry, would you mind explaining that in a little more detail? @Ehsan – Miguel Carvalho Apr 17 '20 at 11:42
  • There are standard procedures for it. It also depends on the system you are trying to execute your script too. These links seems helpful: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/34753831/execute-a-shell-script-everyday-at-specific-time/34754109 https://stackoverflow.com/questions/18945669/how-to-run-a-script-at-a-certain-time-on-linux – Ehsan Apr 17 '20 at 11:51

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I have been running this script on my computer fora while now, but I would prefer to have it run somewwhere else and at specific times of the day. How can I do that?

You can run this script as Azure Function that gets triggered at specific times. You can learn more about timer triggered functions here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-bindings-timer?tabs=csharp.

Are there any free options for me to run the script remotly?

Check out the pricing for Azure Functions here: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/details/functions/. I think it is virtually free.

Gaurav Mantri
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  • what are azure functions? I looked it up but could not understand it sorry. I'm a begginer in programming ahah – Miguel Carvalho Apr 17 '20 at 11:45
  • You may find these links helpful: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/ and https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/paths/create-serverless-applications/. – Gaurav Mantri Apr 17 '20 at 11:50
  • FYI the original question is off-topic, as they're asking for tool/product recommendations (and also tagged multiple clouds). There's no specific programming question to be answered... – David Makogon Apr 17 '20 at 11:55
  • i was asking how this all works, i know nothing about cloud computing, but i have a feeling thats where i should go to... as i said i am new to this... there is no need to downvote my post @DavidMakogon – Miguel Carvalho Apr 17 '20 at 11:59
  • Unfortunately this is not the right place to ask how this all works. May be you came here too soon :). – Gaurav Mantri Apr 17 '20 at 12:20