launchd is the new cron / init /watchdog replacement paradigm, with a number of interesting features.
Resources:
| Date | Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 13 | Technical Note TN2083: Daemons and Agents | Comprehensive overview, but with no examples. |
| launchd.plist | The reference, but you need to have the right mindset to address it. | |
| Jul 8 | launchd in depth | Good, clear and in depth, but with very few examples. |