Use of Cron jobs in Google App Engine

Question

How can I use Cron on Google App Engine?

Answer 1

Google has officially enabled cron in the AppEngine, for more details check:

Cron for Python: http://code.google.com/appengine/docs/python/config/cron.html

Cron for Java: http://code.google.com/appengine/docs/java/config/cron.html

Answer 2

Here's a tutorial on using a Google App Engine Cron Job to send an automated email:

http://www.fishbonecloud.com/2010/11/automated-email-using-google-app-engine.html

Answer 3

Read comments to issue 6 for possible workarounds.

Answer 4

You can use GAE Cron jobs, but be careful as they don't support HTTPS!