Cron jobs are like that one friend who’s reliable… until they’re not. In this session, we’ll unpack the surprisingly common pitfalls PHP developers face with cron. From endless loops to overlapping jobs that play tug-of-war, I’ll show you how to dodge the usual traps and keep your tasks ticking smoothly. Expect real-world examples, tales of cron gone wrong, and practical tips to make cron your dependable sidekick. Whether you’re new to cron or think you’ve seen it all, join in for a crash course in taming those scheduled scripts!