In plain language
0 8 * * 1-5 means “at 8:00 every Monday through Friday.”
Example
A schedule trigger uses 0 */4 * * * to run a sync every four hours.
Related terms
Trigger · Timestamp (ISO 8601) · Batch Processing · Automation
Common misconception
Cron syntax is not identical everywhere; some tools add a seconds field or use different weekday numbering.
Implementation guidance
Confirm the tool’s cron format and time zone, test the expression with a preview tool, avoid scheduling every job at the top of the hour, and document what each schedule does.