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+Jobs
+====
+Jobs allows periodic execution of different short functions. It is designed to host
+control loops. So called functions should be short.
+
+Every job must specify deadline and if not set otherwise also its duration.
+
+If tasks support is enabled jobs can be also executed on multiple tasks, which is
+handy if you divide sensor reading and control algorithm, because control
+algorithm can than run when for example mcu waiting for response from sensor.
+Always be sure that jobs are running on tasks with highest priority, otherwise
+deadlines might not be fulfilled every time.
+
+Be aware of taking mutexes and semaphores. It can sometime result in long task
+suspension and that would result to deadline misses.