A schedule clock creates repeated Job objects; creation is separate from a verified business result.

A CronJob turns a schedule into Jobs

A CronJob combines a Job template with a recurring schedule. The CronJob controller creates Jobs; each Job manages the Pods that perform the work. A run can involve retries, replacement Pods, or parallel workers, depending on the Job specification. There need not be a dedicated application process waiting between runs, although completed Jobs and Pods may remain for inspection. ...

December 17, 2027 · 5 min · XB Field Notes