Automation and Scheduling
Headless Client Plugin Guide / Batch Processor / Scheduler
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A headless client is a server-side client session that operates without an interface (UI), allowing you to automate tasks that do not require interaction from end-users. It can be configured to have a logged-in user account and perform long-running or background tasks, making it essential for server-side operations that don’t need real-time interaction.
The Servoy Headless Client cannot be started by users directly, but need to be instantiated through code.
From within a Servoy solution this can be done through the , otherwise Headless Clients can be instantiated through the Servoy Public API in JSP pages for example.
Automating background processes: Useful for backend operations like data processing, reporting, or server-side jobs.
Running long-duration tasks: Ideal for processes that take significant time and don’t need real-time interaction.
Parallelized workloads: By spawning multiple headless clients, you can handle several tasks in parallel, improving processing efficiency.
There are three main approaches to automating tasks using the headless client:
: Best for tasks that start automatically when the server is launched.
: Allows starting and managing headless clients from within another session.
: Provides the ability to schedule tasks at specific times or intervals.