# `Honker.Job`

A claimed unit of work. Use the lifecycle helpers
(`ack/2`, `retry/4`, `fail/3`, `heartbeat/3`) to close it out.

The struct itself is a plain data carrier — all state lives in the
database; Elixir just holds a snapshot of the row.

# `ack`

DELETE the row iff the claim hasn't expired. Returns `{:ok, bool}`.

# `fail`

Unconditionally move the claim to `_honker_dead`.

# `heartbeat`

Extend the visibility timeout by `extend_s` seconds.

# `retry`

Put the job back with `delay_s`, or move to `_honker_dead` after
max_attempts. Returns `{:ok, bool}` — true iff the claim was still
valid (either path qualifies).

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*Consult [api-reference.md](api-reference.md) for complete listing*