When should you use JobScheduler in Android development?

JobScheduler is an Android API that helps manage scheduled tasks while taking device conditions into account. It is particularly useful when you want to schedule tasks that perform background work under certain conditions, such as network availability or device charging status. You should consider using JobScheduler in the following scenarios:

  • When you want to perform periodic background tasks.
  • When the tasks need to be executed based on device state, like being connected to Wi-Fi.
  • When you want to defer background work until certain conditions are met.
  • When you want better power management by batching jobs together.

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