update description

.gitea/workflows/default_tags.yaml

@@ -119,6 +119,6 @@ jobs:
         run: |
           npmci node install stable
           npmci npm install
-          pnpm install -g @gitzone/tsdoc
+          pnpm install -g @git.zone/tsdoc
           npmci command tsdoc
         continue-on-error: true

npmextra.json

@@ -7,12 +7,27 @@
   "gitzone": {
     "projectType": "npm",
     "module": {
-      "githost": "gitlab.com",
+      "githost": "code.foss.global",
       "gitscope": "push.rocks",
       "gitrepo": "taskbuffer",
-      "description": "flexible task management. TypeScript ready!",
+      "description": "A flexible task management library supporting TypeScript, allowing for task buffering, scheduling, and execution with dependency management.",
       "npmPackagename": "@push.rocks/taskbuffer",
-      "license": "MIT"
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "keywords": [
+        "task management",
+        "TypeScript",
+        "task buffering",
+        "task scheduling",
+        "task execution",
+        "task dependencies",
+        "parallel tasks",
+        "task chains",
+        "debounced tasks",
+        "distributed coordination"
+      ]
     }
+  },
+  "tsdoc": {
+    "legal": "\n## License and Legal Information\n\nThis repository contains open-source code that is licensed under the MIT License. A copy of the MIT License can be found in the [license](license) file within this repository. \n\n**Please note:** The MIT License does not grant permission to use the trade names, trademarks, service marks, or product names of the project, except as required for reasonable and customary use in describing the origin of the work and reproducing the content of the NOTICE file.\n\n### Trademarks\n\nThis project is owned and maintained by Task Venture Capital GmbH. The names and logos associated with Task Venture Capital GmbH and any related products or services are trademarks of Task Venture Capital GmbH and are not included within the scope of the MIT license granted herein. Use of these trademarks must comply with Task Venture Capital GmbH's Trademark Guidelines, and any usage must be approved in writing by Task Venture Capital GmbH.\n\n### Company Information\n\nTask Venture Capital GmbH  \nRegistered at District court Bremen HRB 35230 HB, Germany\n\nFor any legal inquiries or if you require further information, please contact us via email at hello@task.vc.\n\nBy using this repository, you acknowledge that you have read this section, agree to comply with its terms, and understand that the licensing of the code does not imply endorsement by Task Venture Capital GmbH of any derivative works.\n"
   }
 }

package.json

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 {
   "name": "@push.rocks/taskbuffer",
-  "version": "3.0.13",
+  "version": "3.1.7",
   "private": false,
-  "description": "flexible task management. TypeScript ready!",
+  "description": "A flexible task management library supporting TypeScript, allowing for task buffering, scheduling, and execution with dependency management.",
   "main": "dist_ts/index.js",
   "typings": "dist_ts/index.d.ts",
   "type": "module",
@@ -13,37 +13,42 @@
   },
   "repository": {
     "type": "git",
-    "url": "git+https://gitlab.com/pushrocks/taskbuffer.git"
+    "url": "https://code.foss.global/push.rocks/taskbuffer.git"
   },
   "keywords": [
-    "gulp",
-    "task",
-    "buffer",
+    "task management",
     "TypeScript",
-    "push.rocks"
+    "task buffering",
+    "task scheduling",
+    "task execution",
+    "task dependencies",
+    "parallel tasks",
+    "task chains",
+    "debounced tasks",
+    "distributed coordination"
   ],
   "author": "Lossless GmbH",
   "license": "MIT",
   "bugs": {
     "url": "https://gitlab.com/pushrocks/taskbuffer/issues"
   },
-  "homepage": "https://gitlab.com/pushrocks/taskbuffer#readme",
+  "homepage": "https://code.foss.global/push.rocks/taskbuffer",
   "dependencies": {
-    "@push.rocks/isounique": "^1.0.5",
-    "@push.rocks/lik": "^6.0.3",
+    "@push.rocks/lik": "^6.0.5",
     "@push.rocks/smartdelay": "^3.0.5",
     "@push.rocks/smartlog": "^3.0.3",
     "@push.rocks/smartpromise": "^4.0.3",
     "@push.rocks/smartrx": "^3.0.6",
-    "@push.rocks/smarttime": "^4.0.4"
+    "@push.rocks/smarttime": "^4.0.6",
+    "@push.rocks/smartunique": "^3.0.6"
   },
   "devDependencies": {
-    "@gitzone/tsbuild": "^2.1.66",
-    "@gitzone/tsbundle": "^2.0.8",
-    "@gitzone/tsrun": "^1.2.44",
-    "@gitzone/tstest": "^1.0.77",
-    "@push.rocks/tapbundle": "^5.0.12",
-    "@types/node": "^20.4.5"
+    "@git.zone/tsbuild": "^2.1.66",
+    "@git.zone/tsbundle": "^2.0.8",
+    "@git.zone/tsrun": "^1.2.44",
+    "@git.zone/tstest": "^1.0.77",
+    "@push.rocks/tapbundle": "^5.0.15",
+    "@types/node": "^20.8.7"
   },
   "files": [
     "ts/**/*",

readme.hints.md

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+ 

readme.md

@@ -1,61 +1,167 @@
 # @push.rocks/taskbuffer
 flexible task management. TypeScript ready!
 
-## Availabililty and Links
-* [npmjs.org (npm package)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@push.rocks/taskbuffer)
-* [gitlab.com (source)](https://gitlab.com/push.rocks/taskbuffer)
-* [github.com (source mirror)](https://github.com/push.rocks/taskbuffer)
-* [docs (typedoc)](https://push.rocks.gitlab.io/taskbuffer/)
+## Install
+To install `@push.rocks/taskbuffer`, use the following npm command:
 
-## Status for master
-
-Status Category | Status Badge
--- | --
-GitLab Pipelines | [![pipeline status](https://gitlab.com/push.rocks/taskbuffer/badges/master/pipeline.svg)](https://lossless.cloud)
-GitLab Pipline Test Coverage | [![coverage report](https://gitlab.com/push.rocks/taskbuffer/badges/master/coverage.svg)](https://lossless.cloud)
-npm | [![npm downloads per month](https://badgen.net/npm/dy/@push.rocks/taskbuffer)](https://lossless.cloud)
-Snyk | [![Known Vulnerabilities](https://badgen.net/snyk/push.rocks/taskbuffer)](https://lossless.cloud)
-TypeScript Support | [![TypeScript](https://badgen.net/badge/TypeScript/>=%203.x/blue?icon=typescript)](https://lossless.cloud)
-node Support | [![node](https://img.shields.io/badge/node->=%2010.x.x-blue.svg)](https://nodejs.org/dist/latest-v10.x/docs/api/)
-Code Style | [![Code Style](https://badgen.net/badge/style/prettier/purple)](https://lossless.cloud)
-PackagePhobia (total standalone install weight) | [![PackagePhobia](https://badgen.net/packagephobia/install/@push.rocks/taskbuffer)](https://lossless.cloud)
-PackagePhobia (package size on registry) | [![PackagePhobia](https://badgen.net/packagephobia/publish/@push.rocks/taskbuffer)](https://lossless.cloud)
-BundlePhobia (total size when bundled) | [![BundlePhobia](https://badgen.net/bundlephobia/minzip/@push.rocks/taskbuffer)](https://lossless.cloud)
-
-## Usage
-
-We highly recommend TypeScript as this module supports **TypeScript intellisense**.
-
-```javascript
-import * as taskbuffer from "taskbuffer";
-
-myTask = new taskbuffer.Task({
-  preTask: someOtherTask // optional, don't worry loops are prevented
-  afterTask: someOtherTask // optional, don't worry loops are prevented
-  name:"myTask1",
-  buffered: true, // optional
-  bufferMax: 3, // optional, call qeues greater than this are truncated
-  execDelay: 1000, // optional, time in ms to wait before executing task call
-  taskFunction:() => {
-    // do some stuff and return promise
-    // pass on any data through promise resolution
-    // Use TypeScript for better understanding and code completion
-  }
-})
+```bash
+npm install @push.rocks/taskbuffer --save
 ```
 
-For further information read the linked docs at the top of this README.
+This will add `@push.rocks/taskbuffer` to your project's dependencies, allowing you to use it within your TypeScript project.
 
-> MIT licensed | **©** [Lossless GmbH](https://lossless.gmbh)
+## Usage
+`@push.rocks/taskbuffer` offers a versatile way to manage tasks in your application. Whether you need simple asynchronous task execution, buffered tasks to limit concurrent executions, or more complex scenarios involving task chaining and parallel execution, `@push.rocks/taskbuffer` has got you covered. Below, you'll find detailed examples showcasing the module's capabilities and how to use them in TypeScript.
 
-[![repo-footer](https://pushrocks.gitlab.io/assets/repo-footer.svg)](https://push.rocks)
+### Basic Task Execution
+To create and run a simple task:
 
-## Contribution
+```typescript
+import { Task } from '@push.rocks/taskbuffer';
 
-We are always happy for code contributions. If you are not the code contributing type that is ok. Still, maintaining Open Source repositories takes considerable time and thought. If you like the quality of what we do and our modules are useful to you we would appreciate a little monthly contribution: You can [contribute one time](https://lossless.link/contribute-onetime) or [contribute monthly](https://lossless.link/contribute). :)
+const simpleTask = new Task({
+  name: 'SimpleTask',
+  taskFunction: async () => {
+    console.log('Executing a simple task');
+    // Perform your task here (e.g., fetch data from an API)
+  }
+});
 
-For further information read the linked docs at the top of this readme.
+// Trigger the task
+simpleTask.trigger();
+```
 
-## Legal
-> MIT licensed | **©** [Task Venture Capital GmbH](https://task.vc)
-| By using this npm module you agree to our [privacy policy](https://lossless.gmbH/privacy)
+This basic example creates a task that prints a message to the console when executed.
+
+### Buffered Task Execution
+Buffered tasks allow you to throttle task executions, for example, to avoid overwhelming a server with simultaneous requests:
+
+```typescript
+import { Task } from '@push.rocks/taskbuffer';
+
+const bufferedTask = new Task({
+  name: 'BufferedTask',
+  taskFunction: async () => {
+    // Task implementation
+    console.log('Buffered task execution');
+  },
+  buffered: true,
+  bufferMax: 3 // Maximum number of concurrent executions
+});
+
+// Trigger the task multiple times
+bufferedTask.trigger();
+bufferedTask.trigger();
+bufferedTask.trigger();
+bufferedTask.trigger();
+```
+
+In this scenario, only three instances of `bufferedTask` will run concurrently, thanks to the buffer settings.
+
+### Task Chains
+Task chains are a powerful feature that allows you to execute tasks in a specified order:
+
+```typescript
+import { Task, Taskchain } from '@push.rocks/taskbuffer';
+
+const firstTask = new Task({
+  name: 'FirstTask',
+  taskFunction: async () => {
+    console.log('First task execution');
+    // First task logic
+  }
+});
+
+const secondTask = new Task({
+  name: 'SecondTask',
+  taskFunction: async () => {
+    console.log('Second task execution');
+    // Second task logic
+  }
+});
+
+const taskChain = new Taskchain({
+  name: 'MyTaskChain',
+  taskArray: [firstTask, secondTask] // Tasks will be executed in the order they are provided
+});
+
+// Trigger the task chain
+taskChain.trigger();
+```
+
+### Parallel Task Execution
+To run tasks in parallel, use `Taskparallel`:
+
+```typescript
+import { Task, Taskparallel } from '@push.rocks/taskbuffer';
+
+const taskOne = new Task({
+  name: 'TaskOne',
+  taskFunction: async () => {
+    // Task one logic
+    console.log('Task one execution');
+  }
+});
+
+const taskTwo = new Task({
+  name: 'TaskTwo',
+  taskFunction: async () => {
+    // Task two logic
+    console.log('Task two execution');
+  }
+});
+
+const parallelTask = new Taskparallel({
+  taskArray: [taskOne, taskTwo] // These tasks will be executed in parallel
+});
+
+// Trigger the parallel tasks
+parallelTask.trigger();
+```
+
+### Task Scheduling with Task Manager
+`@push.rocks/taskbuffer` also provides a `TaskManager` to schedule tasks using cron expressions:
+
+```typescript
+import { Task, TaskManager } from '@push.rocks/taskbuffer';
+
+const scheduledTask = new Task({
+  name: 'ScheduledTask',
+  taskFunction: async () => {
+    console.log('Scheduled task execution');
+    // Task logic here
+  }
+});
+
+const taskManager = new TaskManager();
+taskManager.addAndScheduleTask(scheduledTask, '0 * * * * *'); // Execute task at the start of every minute
+
+// Start the task manager to enable the scheduled execution
+taskManager.start();
+```
+
+### Advanced Use Cases
+The flexibility of `@push.rocks/taskbuffer` allows for more sophisticated task management scenarios. You can combine the features mentioned above to fit your specific needs, such as chaining parallel tasks, dynamically adding tasks to a manager or chain based on conditions, and much more.
+
+`@push.rocks/taskbuffer` leverages TypeScript's advanced typing features to provide you with clear and predictable APIs, making it easier to build and maintain complex task management logic within your application.
+
+For further information and advanced configurations, please refer to the [official documentation](https://gitlab.com/pushrocks/taskbuffer).
+
+## License and Legal Information
+
+This repository contains open-source code that is licensed under the MIT License. A copy of the MIT License can be found in the [license](license) file within this repository. 
+
+**Please note:** The MIT License does not grant permission to use the trade names, trademarks, service marks, or product names of the project, except as required for reasonable and customary use in describing the origin of the work and reproducing the content of the NOTICE file.
+
+### Trademarks
+
+This project is owned and maintained by Task Venture Capital GmbH. The names and logos associated with Task Venture Capital GmbH and any related products or services are trademarks of Task Venture Capital GmbH and are not included within the scope of the MIT license granted herein. Use of these trademarks must comply with Task Venture Capital GmbH's Trademark Guidelines, and any usage must be approved in writing by Task Venture Capital GmbH.
+
+### Company Information
+
+Task Venture Capital GmbH  
+Registered at District court Bremen HRB 35230 HB, Germany
+
+For any legal inquiries or if you require further information, please contact us via email at hello@task.vc.
+
+By using this repository, you acknowledge that you have read this section, agree to comply with its terms, and understand that the licensing of the code does not imply endorsement by Task Venture Capital GmbH of any derivative works.

test/test.1.task.ts

@@ -12,13 +12,6 @@ tap.test('new Task() should return a new task', async () => {
   expect(testTask).toBeInstanceOf(taskbuffer.Task);
 });
 
-tap.test('should be able to get the task state', async () => {
-  const testTask = new taskbuffer.Task({
-    taskFunction: async () => {},
-  });
-  expect(testTask.state).toEqual('ready');
-});
-
 tap.test('should have bufferMax set to the provided value', async () => {
   const task2 = new taskbuffer.Task({
     taskFunction: async () => {},

ts/00_commitinfo_data.ts

@@ -3,6 +3,6 @@
  */
 export const commitinfo = {
   name: '@push.rocks/taskbuffer',
-  version: '3.0.13',
+  version: '3.1.7',
   description: 'flexible task management. TypeScript ready!'
 }

ts/taskbuffer.classes.bufferrunner.ts

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ export class BufferRunner {
   // initialize by default
   public bufferCounter: number = 0;
 
-  constructor(taskArg: Task) {
+  constructor(taskArg: Task<any>) {
     this.task = taskArg;
   }
 

ts/taskbuffer.classes.cyclecounter.ts

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ export interface ICycleObject {
 export class CycleCounter {
   public task: Task;
   public cycleObjectArray: ICycleObject[] = [];
-  constructor(taskArg: Task) {
+  constructor(taskArg: Task<any>) {
     this.task = taskArg;
   }
   public getPromiseForCycle(cycleCountArg: number) {

ts/taskbuffer.classes.distributedcoordinator.ts

@@ -2,13 +2,11 @@ import { Task } from './taskbuffer.classes.task.js';
 import * as plugins from './taskbuffer.plugins.js';
 
 /**
- * constains all data for the final coordinator to actually make an informed decision
+ * Contains all data for the final coordinator to make an informed decision.
  */
 export interface IDistributedTaskRequest {
-  /**
-   * this needs to correlate to the consultationResult
-   */
-  submitterRandomId: string;
+  submitterId: string;
+  requestResponseId: string;
   taskName: string;
   taskVersion: string;
   taskExecutionTime: number;
@@ -18,24 +16,23 @@ export interface IDistributedTaskRequest {
 }
 
 export interface IDistributedTaskRequestResult {
-  /**
-   * this needs to correlate to the decisionInfoBasis
-   */
-  submitterRandomId: string;
-  /**
-   * can be used while debugging
-   */
+  submitterId: string;
+  requestResponseId: string;
   considered: boolean;
-  rank: string;
+  rank: number;
   reason: string;
   shouldTrigger: boolean;
 }
 
 export abstract class AbstractDistributedCoordinator {
   public abstract fireDistributedTaskRequest(
-    infoBasisArg: IDistributedTaskRequest
+    infoBasis: IDistributedTaskRequest
   ): Promise<IDistributedTaskRequestResult>;
+
   public abstract updateDistributedTaskRequest(
-    infoBasisArg: IDistributedTaskRequest
+    infoBasis: IDistributedTaskRequest
   ): Promise<void>;
+
+  public abstract start(): Promise<void>;
+  public abstract stop(): Promise<void>;
 }

ts/taskbuffer.classes.task.ts

@@ -15,8 +15,9 @@ export interface ITaskSetupFunction<T = undefined> {
 export type TPreOrAfterTaskFunction = () => Task<any>;
 
 export class Task<T = undefined> {
-  // STATIC
-  public static extractTask<T = undefined>(preOrAfterTaskArg: Task<T> | TPreOrAfterTaskFunction): Task<T> {
+  public static extractTask<T = undefined>(
+    preOrAfterTaskArg: Task<T> | TPreOrAfterTaskFunction
+  ): Task<T> {
     switch (true) {
       case !preOrAfterTaskArg:
         return null;
@@ -44,7 +45,7 @@ export class Task<T = undefined> {
     }
   };
 
-  public static isTaskTouched<T = undefined> (
+  public static isTaskTouched<T = undefined>(
     taskArg: Task<T> | TPreOrAfterTaskFunction,
     touchedTasksArray: Task<T>[]
   ): boolean {
@@ -56,7 +57,7 @@ export class Task<T = undefined> {
       }
     }
     return result;
-  };
+  }
 
   public static runTask = async <T>(
     taskArg: Task<T> | TPreOrAfterTaskFunction,
@@ -65,6 +66,11 @@ export class Task<T = undefined> {
     const taskToRun = Task.extractTask(taskArg);
     const done = plugins.smartpromise.defer();
 
+    // Wait for all blocking tasks to finish
+    for (const task of taskToRun.blockingTasks) {
+      await task.finished;
+    }
+
     if (!taskToRun.setupValue && taskToRun.taskSetup) {
       taskToRun.setupValue = await taskToRun.taskSetup();
     }
@@ -77,6 +83,14 @@ export class Task<T = undefined> {
 
     done.promise.then(async () => {
       taskToRun.running = false;
+
+      // When the task has finished running, resolve the finished promise
+      taskToRun.resolveFinished();
+
+      // Create a new finished promise for the next run
+      taskToRun.finished = new Promise((resolve) => {
+        taskToRun.resolveFinished = resolve;
+      });
     });
 
     const options = {
@@ -125,7 +139,6 @@ export class Task<T = undefined> {
     return await done.promise;
   };
 
-  // INSTANCE
   public name: string;
   public version: string;
   public taskFunction: ITaskFunction<T>;
@@ -139,12 +152,20 @@ export class Task<T = undefined> {
   public preTask: Task<T> | TPreOrAfterTaskFunction;
   public afterTask: Task<T> | TPreOrAfterTaskFunction;
 
+  // Add a list to store the blocking tasks
+  public blockingTasks: Task[] = [];
+
+  // Add a promise that will resolve when the task has finished
+  private finished: Promise<void>;
+  private resolveFinished: () => void;
+
   public running: boolean = false;
   public bufferRunner = new BufferRunner(this);
   public cycleCounter = new CycleCounter(this);
 
-  public idle: boolean = true;
-  private _state: string = 'ready';
+  public get idle() {
+    return !this.running;
+  }
 
   public taskSetup: ITaskSetupFunction<T>;
   public setupValue: T;
@@ -162,12 +183,16 @@ export class Task<T = undefined> {
     this.taskFunction = optionsArg.taskFunction;
     this.preTask = optionsArg.preTask;
     this.afterTask = optionsArg.afterTask;
-    this.idle = !this.running;
     this.buffered = optionsArg.buffered;
     this.bufferMax = optionsArg.bufferMax;
     this.execDelay = optionsArg.execDelay;
     this.name = optionsArg.name;
     this.taskSetup = optionsArg.taskSetup;
+
+    // Create the finished promise
+    this.finished = new Promise((resolve) => {
+      this.resolveFinished = resolve;
+    });
   }
 
   public trigger(x?: any): Promise<any> {
@@ -185,16 +210,4 @@ export class Task<T = undefined> {
   public triggerBuffered(x?: any): Promise<any> {
     return this.bufferRunner.trigger(x);
   }
-
-  get state(): string {
-    return this._state;
-  }
-
-  set state(stateArg: string) {
-    if (stateArg === 'locked') {
-      this._state = 'locked';
-    } else {
-      logger.log('error', `state type ${stateArg} could not be set`);
-    }
-  }
 }

ts/taskbuffer.classes.taskmanager.ts

@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 import * as plugins from './taskbuffer.plugins.js';
 import { Task } from './taskbuffer.classes.task.js';
-import { AbstractDistributedCoordinator } from './taskbuffer.classes.distributedcoordinator.js';
+import { AbstractDistributedCoordinator, type IDistributedTaskRequestResult } from './taskbuffer.classes.distributedcoordinator.js';
 
 export interface ICronJob {
   cronString: string;
-  taskNameArg: string;
+  taskName: string;
   job: any;
 }
 
@@ -13,57 +13,37 @@ export interface ITaskManagerConstructorOptions {
 }
 
 export class TaskManager {
-  public randomId = plugins.isounique.uni();
+  public randomId = plugins.smartunique.shortId();
   public taskMap = new plugins.lik.ObjectMap<Task>();
   private cronJobManager = new plugins.smarttime.CronManager();
-
   public options: ITaskManagerConstructorOptions = {
     distributedCoordinator: null,
   };
 
-  constructor(optionosArg: ITaskManagerConstructorOptions = {}) {
-    this.options = Object.assign(this.options, optionosArg);
+  constructor(options: ITaskManagerConstructorOptions = {}) {
+    this.options = Object.assign(this.options, options);
   }
 
-  /**
-   * checks if a task is already present
-   * @param taskNameArg
-   */
-  public getTaskByName(taskNameArg: string): Task {
-    return this.taskMap.findSync((itemArg) => {
-      return itemArg.name === taskNameArg;
-    });
+  public getTaskByName(taskName: string): Task {
+    return this.taskMap.findSync((task) => task.name === taskName);
   }
 
-  /**
-   * adds a Task to the TaskManager
-   * @param taskArg
-   */
-  public addTask(taskArg: Task): void {
-    if (!taskArg.name) {
-      throw new Error('taskArg needs a name to be added to taskManager');
+  public addTask(task: Task): void {
+    if (!task.name) {
+      throw new Error('Task must have a name to be added to taskManager');
     }
-    this.taskMap.add(taskArg);
+    this.taskMap.add(task);
   }
 
-  /**
-   * adds and schedules a task at once
-   * @param taskArg
-   * @param cronStringArg
-   */
-  public addAndScheduleTask(taskArg: Task, cronStringArg: string) {
-    this.addTask(taskArg);
-    this.scheduleTaskByName(taskArg.name, cronStringArg);
+  public addAndScheduleTask(task: Task, cronString: string) {
+    this.addTask(task);
+    this.scheduleTaskByName(task.name, cronString);
   }
 
-  /**
-   * triggers a task in the TaskManagerByName
-   * @param taskNameArg
-   */
-  public triggerTaskByName(taskNameArg: string): Promise<any> {
-    const taskToTrigger = this.getTaskByName(taskNameArg);
+  public async triggerTaskByName(taskName: string): Promise<any> {
+    const taskToTrigger = this.getTaskByName(taskName);
     if (!taskToTrigger) {
-      throw new Error(`There is no task with the name of ${taskNameArg}`);
+      throw new Error(`No task with the name ${taskName} found.`);
     }
     return taskToTrigger.trigger();
   }
@@ -72,88 +52,88 @@ export class TaskManager {
     return task.trigger();
   }
 
-  /**
-   * schedules the task by name
-   * @param taskNameArg
-   */
-  public scheduleTaskByName(taskNameArg: string, cronStringArg: string) {
-    const taskToSchedule = this.getTaskByName(taskNameArg);
-    const cronJob = this.cronJobManager.addCronjob(
-      cronStringArg,
-      async (triggerTimeArg: number) => {
-        console.log(`taskbuffer schedule triggered task >>${taskToSchedule.name}<<`);
-        console.log(
-          `task >>${taskToSchedule.name}<< is ${
-            taskToSchedule.buffered
-              ? `buffered with max ${taskToSchedule.bufferMax} buffered calls`
-              : `unbuffered`
-          }`
-        );
-        if (this.options.distributedCoordinator) {
-          console.log(`Found a distrubuted coordinator, performing distributed consultation.`);
-          const announcementResult =
-            await this.options.distributedCoordinator.fireDistributedTaskRequest({
-              submitterRandomId: this.randomId,
-              status: 'requesting',
-              taskExecutionParallel: 1,
-              taskExecutionTime: triggerTimeArg,
-              taskExecutionTimeout: taskToSchedule.timeout,
-              taskName: taskToSchedule.name,
-              taskVersion: taskToSchedule.version,
-            });
-
-          if (!announcementResult.shouldTrigger) {
-            console.log('distributed coordinator result: NOT EXECUTING');
-            return;
-          } else {
-            console.log('distributed coordinator result: CHOSEN AND EXECUTING');
-          }
-        }
-        await taskToSchedule.trigger();
-      }
-    );
-    taskToSchedule.cronJob = cronJob;
+  public scheduleTaskByName(taskName: string, cronString: string) {
+    const taskToSchedule = this.getTaskByName(taskName);
+    if (!taskToSchedule) {
+      throw new Error(`No task with the name ${taskName} found.`);
+    }
+    this.handleTaskScheduling(taskToSchedule, cronString);
   }
 
-  /**
-   * deschedules a task by name
-   * @param taskNameArg
-   */
-  public descheduleTaskByName(taskNameArg: string) {
-    const taskToDeSchedule = this.getTaskByName(taskNameArg);
-    if (taskToDeSchedule.cronJob) {
-      this.cronJobManager.removeCronjob(taskToDeSchedule.cronJob);
-      taskToDeSchedule.cronJob = null;
+  private handleTaskScheduling(task: Task, cronString: string) {
+    const cronJob = this.cronJobManager.addCronjob(
+      cronString,
+      async (triggerTime: number) => {
+        this.logTaskState(task);
+        if (this.options.distributedCoordinator) {
+          const announcementResult = await this.performDistributedConsultation(task, triggerTime);
+          if (!announcementResult.shouldTrigger) {
+            console.log('Distributed coordinator result: NOT EXECUTING');
+            return;
+          } else {
+            console.log('Distributed coordinator result: CHOSEN AND EXECUTING');
+          }
+        }
+        await task.trigger();
+      }
+    );
+    task.cronJob = cronJob;
+  }
+
+  private logTaskState(task: Task) {
+    console.log(`Taskbuffer schedule triggered task >>${task.name}<<`);
+    const bufferState = task.buffered
+      ? `buffered with max ${task.bufferMax} buffered calls`
+      : `unbuffered`;
+    console.log(`Task >>${task.name}<< is ${bufferState}`);
+  }
+
+  private async performDistributedConsultation(task: Task, triggerTime: number): Promise<IDistributedTaskRequestResult> {
+    console.log('Found a distributed coordinator, performing consultation.');
+
+    return this.options.distributedCoordinator.fireDistributedTaskRequest({
+      submitterId: this.randomId,
+      requestResponseId: plugins.smartunique.shortId(),
+      status: 'requesting',
+      taskExecutionParallel: 1,
+      taskExecutionTime: triggerTime,
+      taskExecutionTimeout: task.timeout,
+      taskName: task.name,
+      taskVersion: task.version,
+    });
+  }
+
+  public descheduleTaskByName(taskName: string) {
+    const task = this.getTaskByName(taskName);
+    if (task && task.cronJob) {
+      this.cronJobManager.removeCronjob(task.cronJob);
+      task.cronJob = null;
     }
     if (this.cronJobManager.cronjobs.isEmpty) {
       this.cronJobManager.stop();
     }
   }
 
-  /**
-   * deschedules a task
-   * @param task
-   */
   public async descheduleTask(task: Task) {
     await this.descheduleTaskByName(task.name);
   }
-  /**
-   * returns all schedules of a specific task
-   * @param taskNameArg
-   */
-  public getSchedulesForTaskName(taskNameArg: string) {}
 
-  /**
-   * starts the taskmanager
-   */
-  public start() {
+  public getScheduleForTaskName(taskName: string): string | null {
+    const task = this.getTaskByName(taskName);
+    return task && task.cronJob ? task.cronJob.cronExpression : null;
+  }
+
+  public async start() {
+    if (this.options.distributedCoordinator) {
+      await this.options.distributedCoordinator.start();
+    }
     this.cronJobManager.start();
   }
 
-  /**
-   * stops the taskmanager
-   */
-  public stop() {
+  public async stop() {
     this.cronJobManager.stop();
+    if (this.options.distributedCoordinator) {
+      await this.options.distributedCoordinator.stop();
+    }
   }
 }

ts/taskbuffer.plugins.ts

@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
-import * as isounique from '@push.rocks/isounique';
 import * as lik from '@push.rocks/lik';
 import * as smartlog from '@push.rocks/smartlog';
 import * as smartpromise from '@push.rocks/smartpromise';
 import * as smartdelay from '@push.rocks/smartdelay';
 import * as smartrx from '@push.rocks/smartrx';
 import * as smarttime from '@push.rocks/smarttime';
+import * as smartunique from '@push.rocks/smartunique';
 
-export { isounique, lik, smartlog, smartpromise, smartdelay, smartrx, smarttime };
+export { lik, smartlog, smartpromise, smartdelay, smartrx, smarttime, smartunique };

tsconfig.json

@@ -3,9 +3,12 @@
     "experimentalDecorators": true,
     "useDefineForClassFields": false,
     "target": "ES2022",
-    "module": "ES2022",
-    "moduleResolution": "nodenext",
+    "module": "NodeNext",
+    "moduleResolution": "NodeNext",
     "esModuleInterop": true,
-    "verbatimModuleSyntax": true,
-  }
+    "verbatimModuleSyntax": true
+  },
+  "exclude": [
+    "dist_*/**/*.d.ts"
+  ]
 }