javan / javan/whenever

Pass the current duration number into the block

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Description

Not quite sure how to word that subject. Sorry.

Basically, I'd love to do this:

every 1.minute do |minute|
  if minute % 15 == 0
    do_something_on_the_quarter_hour
  else
    do_something_else  # <== do this every minute that's *not* on the quarter hour
  end
end

Would be easier than a minutely-but-not-on-the-quarter-hour cron…

Not sure how it would work for other intervals, but it's an idea.

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No files or tests are named in the issue. Start by tracing the interval block API and determine how the current duration value could be exposed to the block, including the behavior for intervals other than one minute; done means the shown quarter-hour example works and the relevant behavior is covered by tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ruby
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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