Timers
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Explain the global timer mechanism on ICP. Cover how the IC scheduler invokes timer callbacks, the difference between one-shot and periodic timers, comparison with the deprecated heartbeat mechanism (timers are more efficient and flexible), and scheduling guarantees (best-effort, not real-time). Focus on what developers need to understand to use timers reliably.
- Portal: building-apps/integrations/periodic-tasks.mdx (conceptual parts)
- Learn Hub: https://learn.internetcomputer.org (timer mechanism)
- guides/backends/timers — practical how-to
- concepts/canisters — canister execution model