launchd is the new cron / init / watchdog replacement paradigm, with a number of interesting features.
Resources
| Date | Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ||
| Aug 3 | Schedule jobs using launchd | An updated reference, with decent examples. |
| 2009 | ||
| Dec 13 | Technical Note TN2083: Daemons and Agents | Comprehensive overview, but with no examples. |
| (n/a) | launchd.plist(5) | The reference, but you need to have the right mindset to address it. |
| Jul 8 | launchd in depth | Good, clear and in depth, but with very few examples. |