A Task Manager for automatically adding and removing tasks from collections according to different strategies
The program is designed to execute one of a series of algorithms responsible for selecting tasks from a to-do list and transferring them to a processing list based on the algorithm's predefined rules. Tasks are programmed to reside within the processing list for a duration specified by the customer object linked to each task. After a task completes its processing cycle, indicated by the passage of time, the program automates the task's return to the to-do list, ensuring a continuous workflow within the system. The exact number of tasks undergoing processing at any given moment can fluctuate, depending on the algorithm currently in use.
In order to run this program and have it function properly, one must set a MAX_TASKS_PROCESSING environment variable locally with a reasonable numeric value. One could start with 25 as a default value, and change the value on different runs of the various algorithms to observe a change in behavior of the program.