Is there a timer that can trigger an apex function in salesforce?

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I have coded in apex a fetch to an API to update stored data in salesforce. To my knowledge it appears like this code can only be run via a trigger (insert, upsert, delete, etc).

I need a way to call an API in salesforce based on a timer regardless of any actions taken via a user editing fields or objects.

Keiji Otsubo · Accepted Answer

Hi James ,   Please check this article.   Apex Scheduler https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.234.0.apexcode.meta/apexcode/apex_scheduler.htm

James Brooks · Answer

Just a note to others who come across this.   A scheduled apex function CANNOT have a callout DIRECTLY within the function. The work around for this is to create a separate callout function OUTSIDE the scheduled apex function, then call that new callout function WITHIN the scheduled function.

Is there a timer that can trigger an apex function in salesforce?

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