Question 1

How to use Cron Expression Descriptor with Quartz.NET in C#?

Accepted Answer

Pass your Quartz.NET cron expression directly to the GetDescription method; the library is compatible out of the box, as shown in examples like '0 0/1 * * * ?' for every minute. Ensure you have the NuGet package installed and reference it in your code.

Question 2

Cron Expression Descriptor vs Cronos for .NET – which is better?

Accepted Answer

Cron Expression Descriptor is best for human-readable descriptions, while Cronos excels at validation and date calculation. They are complementary; use Cronos to parse and validate expressions, and this library to generate user-friendly text for display.

Question 3

Can I localize cron descriptions to Spanish using this library?

Accepted Answer

Yes, set the Locale option to 'es' for standard Spanish or 'es-MX' for Mexican Spanish. The library supports 29 languages, and you can also use SetDefaultLocale for consistent localization across calls.

Question 4

How to reduce the size of Cron Expression Descriptor in my project?

Accepted Answer

Configure the SatelliteResourceLanguages property in your project file to include only the languages you need, as explained in the README under 'Reducing build output size'. This trims unused translation resources from the build.

Question 5

Does Cron Expression Descriptor support cron expressions with seconds?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it supports 6-part expressions with seconds (e.g., '* * * * * *' for every second) and 7-part with seconds and year, as demonstrated in the examples section with multiple instances.

Question 6

How to handle invalid cron expressions with Cron Expression Descriptor?

Accepted Answer

Set ThrowExceptionOnParseError to false in the Options object to catch errors and output the exception message as the description. However, for proper validation, consider using a dedicated library like Cronos, as suggested in the FAQ.

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