README.md

# Quantum

[Cron](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cron)-like job scheduler for [Elixir](http://elixir-lang.org/).

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## Setup

To use Quantum in your project, edit the `mix.exs` file and add Quantum to both

**1. the list of dependencies:**
```elixir
defp deps do
  [{:quantum, ">= 1.9.3"}]
end
```

**2. and the list of applications:**
```elixir
def application do
  [applications: [:quantum]]
end
```

## Usage

Configure your cronjobs in your `config/config.exs` like this:

```elixir
config :quantum, :your_app,
  cron: [
    # Every minute
    "* * * * *":      {"Heartbeat", :send},
    # Every 15 minutes
    "*/15 * * * *":   fn -> System.cmd("rm", ["/tmp/tmp_"]) end,
    # Runs on 18, 20, 22, 0, 2, 4, 6:
    "0 18-6/2 * * *": fn -> :mnesia.backup('/var/backup/mnesia') end,
    # Runs every midnight:
    "@daily":         &Backup.backup/0
  ]
```

More details on the usage can be found in the [Documentation](https://hexdocs.pm/quantum/configuration.html)

## Contribution

This project uses the [Collective Code Construction Contract (C4)](http://rfc.zeromq.org/spec:42/C4/) for all code changes.

> "Everyone, without distinction or discrimination, SHALL have an equal right to become a Contributor under the
terms of this contract."

### tl;dr

1. Check for [open issues](https://github.com/c-rack/quantum-elixir/issues) or [open a new issue](https://github.com/c-rack/quantum-elixir/issues/new) to start a discussion around [a problem](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QF9sFJGJuc).
2. Issues SHALL be named as "Problem: _description of the problem_".
3. Fork the [quantum-elixir repository on GitHub](https://github.com/c-rack/quantum-elixir) to start making your changes
4. If possible, write a test which shows that the problem was solved.
5. Send a pull request.
6. Pull requests SHALL be named as "Solution: _description of your solution_"
7. Your pull request is merged and you are added to the [list of contributors](https://github.com/c-rack/quantum-elixir/graphs/contributors)

## License

[Apache License, Version 2.0](http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0)