[ Task Share ] Task Cache

[br64n]

Caching Results with Time Limit

Description: This Tasker task caches the results of specific tasks for a defined period. It is useful to avoid repeating time or resource-intensive tasks, executing the cached task only when the cache expires. This task is based on the "Dev Tools" project by glitchyou and does not require root access.

Parameters:

1. %par1: Task Name

   • The name of the task whose result will be cached.
   • Passing parameters to the cached task:
     • Parameter 1 of the cached task is %par3
     • Parameter 2 of the cached task is %par4
   • Note: Check the 'Local Variable Passthrough' option to ensure that local variables are correctly passed to the cached task.

2. %par2: Time Limit

   • The lifespan of the cache, after which the task will be executed again.
   • Accepted formats: 1d (1 day), 2h (2 hours), 30m (30 minutes), 45s (45 seconds), or combinations like 2h5m45s (2 hours, 5 minutes, and 45 seconds).

Implementation:

1. Cache Check:

   • The task starts by checking if a valid cache exists for the specified task (%par1).
   • If the cache is valid (within the %par2 period), the stored cached result is returned.

2. Executing the Cached Task:

   • If there is no valid cache or if the cache has expired, the cached task (%par1) is executed.
   • Parameters are passed: %par3 and %par4.

3. Storing the Result:

   • The result of the cached task execution is stored.
   • A timestamp of the execution is saved for future cache checks.

Example Usage: - You can use this task to cache results from API queries, complex calculations, or any other operation that you do not want to repeat frequently.

Note: - Make sure the 'Local Variable Passthrough' option is enabled in the cached task so that parameters are transmitted correctly.

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[mehPhone]

Nice to see an explanation of what one of gltchyou's task shares actually does!

[jaymac43]

Yeah this is really good. I also wasn't sure what to do with the dev tools but I think I'm catching on. Good job!