Keep an eye on a Backendless timer's next run
Get a regular review of a timer's schedule so it does not slip out of sight.
Trigger
Recurring schedule
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Action
Get Backendless Timer
Retrieve details about a timer.
Why this helps
Scheduled server-side work can be easy to forget once it has been configured.
- Retrieve details for a named timer on a recurring schedule.
- Keep the schedule and next run visible in a report channel.
- Notice timer configuration changes or upcoming runs sooner.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Backendless once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a clear name.
- 3Describe which named timer to inspect and what details to report.
- 4Choose a recurring schedule as the trigger.
- 5Choose a report channel, then test with one existing Backendless timer.
Questions about this workflow
Does this workflow change the timer?
No. It retrieves timer information for review.
What does it need from me?
Provide the exact timer name and the schedule for the review.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Adafruit IO to Backendless. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Adafruit IO triggers
Backendless actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Copy File
Copy a file or directory in file storage.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Directory
Create a directory in file storage.
Create Backendless Hive
Create a Hive.
Create Backendless Timer
Create a timer for scheduled server-side tasks.
Delete Directory
Delete a directory from file storage.
Delete File
Permanently delete a file from storage; this cannot be undone.
Delete Backendless Timer
Immediately and permanently delete a timer, stopping scheduled runs; this cannot be undone.
Directory Listing
List files and directories in storage.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Adafruit IO and Backendless, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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