Sporadic Tasks

Sporadic tasks are tasks that occur irregularly and unpredictably, but with a known minimum time gap between them. In real-time systems, these tasks don't happen at fixed intervals like periodic tasks, but they are still time-sensitive. For example, an emergency alert system might generate sporadic notifications, which must be addressed promptly once triggered. The key point is that while the timing of these tasks is unpredictable, their minimum separation is known, allowing system designers to ensure they will be handled effectively without interfering with other processes.