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Automate Your Day: How to Run Python Scripts on a Schedule (Windows, macOS, Linux)
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Automate Your Day: How to Run Python Scripts on a Schedule (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Learn how to schedule Python scripts automatically on Windows, macOS, and Linux using Task Scheduler or cron to automate daily tasks and boost productivity.

In this episode of PyPod Chronicles, we walk through how to set up your Python scripts to run automatically on any system.

You’ll see how to use Task Scheduler on Windows, launchd on macOS, and cron on Linux. We go step-by-step, look at real examples, and talk about common mistakes people run into.

By the end, you’ll know how developers and analysts use automation to handle repetitive work, save time, and keep scripts running every day or on whatever schedule they choose without having to do it by hand.

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