vBulletin AJAX Cron

Code Monkey · 08-06-2006, 07:11 PM

This is such a small but useful mod that I decided to give it away free. This mod will replace your sheduled task image code at the bottom of your pages and run your sheduled tasks via an AJAX...

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Code Monkey · 01-10-2007, 08:08 AM

No, it's seamless. The only thing that can cause two AJAX apps to collide is if they both have javascript vars or fnctions with same name. I try to make them as unique as I can in public applications.

jw00dy · 02-02-2007, 11:46 PM

Installed and it seems to be working very well. Nice job.

sduckie2 · 02-05-2007, 07:47 PM

Installed this on my board, not a problem since. Everything runs smoothly and much appreciation is conveyed

Mike_W · 02-06-2007, 06:39 AM

Installed this mod.

While I don't truly understand what it does, I am just seeing if I notice anything different while browsing my forums. I am for anything that means a better end user experience.

As for server load, should this cause and increase, decrease, or no change?

Code Monkey · 02-06-2007, 07:14 AM

No change on server load as the same crons are running. The only change is in hang time for the users browser control on long operations.

Mike_W · 02-06-2007, 07:30 AM

That makes sense, thanks.

jw00dy · 02-06-2007, 12:02 PM

I think I can tell a difference. Everything just seems a little more snappy.

It's very nice.

Yvgeniy · 02-06-2007, 01:08 PM

I'm a little bit confused as to how this is a benefit to the default system. I mean, what exactly do you gain by using the AJAX method to handle tasks versus the default method? Also, are there any compatibility issues (with different browsers for instance)?

Faded · 02-23-2007, 02:54 AM

sorted...seems it was a stupidity issue

Installed and running, thanks man

clarion · 04-06-2007, 12:34 PM

Hi,

This mode does not seem to be working for me

Installed everything according to instructions per se. Scheduled tasks arent running at all. Surprisingly the original cron still seems to be working fine, because when i load the forum page, the scheduled tasks activates. I am using 3.6.5 Any thoughts about this? Thanks in advance!

Code Monkey · 04-06-2007, 07:30 PM

I'm guessing you got the file for vBORG?

Did you import the product xml file in your ACP?

clarion · 04-06-2007, 10:59 PM

Yep I got the file from vBulletin org

Yep i also imprted the file through the admin CP.

clarion · 04-07-2007, 02:06 AM

I think i finally understand how this mod works hahaha. Thanks to your explanation at vBulletin hackers!

I keep thinking that your mod can work like a server side cron. But apparently it still needs the forum page to load! Right? In a way it just speeds up the cron thingy or something like that right?

Thanks!

Code Monkey · 04-07-2007, 07:59 AM

Yes, it simply updates the vBulletin sheduled task method to a more contemporary one that is asynchronous and truly releases the browser back to the user without image loading gimmicks.

TechDawg · 04-28-2007, 08:53 PM

Thanks Code Monkey, I've installed this in a vB3.6.5 setup, and I am anxious to see if I can notice the results. No errors, and install very smooth. It was this MOD that brought me here from vBulletin.org.

Nice site btw

Zaiaku · 05-06-2007, 02:35 PM

I originally fot this from vBulletin.org and just now installed this. I noticed a a couple of weeks ago that my FORUMHOME page sometimes took anywhere from 7-30secs to load. I thought it was the queries but I recently cut them down tremendously. Is the reason for the long load times were becuase of the cron's. And this will basically fix/help this?

Code Monkey · 05-06-2007, 03:11 PM

Large crons can delay your browser giving back control to you significantly. And yes, this is untended to fix that issue. Other things can hog your browser as well. Such as remote javascript files such as adsense or others. Remote images can do the same as well.

Zaiaku · 12-24-2007, 04:04 PM

Has anyone testing test on 3.7 betas yet? I' keeping a list of all my installed mods so I know which work so far so I can update on RC or Gold.

Code Monkey · 12-24-2007, 08:22 PM

There is mo reason why it should not work. In fact, when I was checking vbweather on a test site I remember seeing a cron displayed in firebug so yes it works.

Zaiaku · 12-25-2007, 01:55 PM

Thanks for the confirmation. 1 less thing to test.

jw00dy · 05-12-2008, 11:57 AM

Now that 3.7 is gold, is there any reason this shouldn't still work?

Code Monkey · 05-12-2008, 12:42 PM

Still works for me.