Crawler Timing Discrepancy Analysis

When your crawler is set to run every 4 hours but actually runs every 10 minutes, there are several potential causes for this discrepancy.

1. Configuration Override

Another configuration file or setting might be overriding your intended schedule.

2. Time Unit Misinterpretation

The crawler might be interpreting your time setting in different units (minutes vs. hours).

3. Multiple Configuration Points

You might have set the crawl interval in multiple places, with the shorter interval taking precedence.

4. Development vs. Production Settings

Your development environment might have different settings than production.

5. Minimum Interval Enforcement

Some systems enforce a minimum crawl interval regardless of your settings.

6. Caching Issues

Old configuration might be cached and not reflecting your recent changes.

1. Check Configuration Files

Review all configuration files for conflicting settings:

2. Verify Time Format

Ensure you're using the correct time format for your crawler:

3. Search for Overrides

Look for code that might override the default interval:

4. Check Environment Variables

Environment variables might be overriding your config file settings:

5. Clear Caches

Clear any configuration caches that might be serving old settings:

Consult your crawler's documentation for specific time format requirements:

• Verify the correct property name for interval settings
• Check if there are multiple ways to set the interval
• Look for minimum interval constraints
• Confirm the time units accepted (seconds, minutes, hours)
• Check if there's a debug mode that shortens intervals