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Scheduled-task pattern
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<p>A scheduled-task pattern is a type of software <a href="/facts/Design_pattern/bHvkoxsu">design pattern</a> used with real-time systems. It is not to be confused with the "<a href="/facts/Scheduler_pattern/XptmcM1a">scheduler pattern</a>". </p><p>While the <a href="/facts/Scheduler_pattern/XptmcM1a">scheduler pattern</a> delays access to a resource (be it a function, variable, or otherwise) only as long as absolutely needed, the scheduled-task pattern delays execution until a determined time. This is important in real-time systems for a variety of reasons. </p>