Output assertions: the cron job check most monitoring tools skip

Monitoring tools often fail to detect if a cron job actually performs its intended task beyond just running successfully. Implementing output assertions can address this by checking whether a job completes meaningful work, such as processing records or generating files, ensuring that silent failures are caught and addressed promptly. Developers should consider integrating these checks into their monitoring strategies to prevent unnoticed operational issues.

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