c# check if task is running

Question

I need to be able to check if a specific task is running:

            Task.Run(() =>
                {
                    int counter = 720;
                    int sleepTime = 7000;
                    int operationId = 0;
                    Thread.CurrentThread.Name = "GetTasksStatusAsync";
......

so in my code somewhere in another class I need to check "GetTasksStatusAsync" is running. thanks

Solution 1

How about

Task t = Task.Run(() => ...);

if(t.Status.Equals(TaskStatus.Running))
{
    //task is running
}

Basically I would store my tasks somewhere and make them accessible for other classes. Then you can check the status of the task with the code above. Refer to the TaskStatus-Documentation.

Solution 2

This is what worked for me.

Task t = Task.Run(() => ...);

if(t.IsCompleted.Equals(false))  // or if(t.Status.Equals(TaskStatus.WaitingForActivation)
{
}

Comments

[Kjellski]

I think this is more complete: if (t.IsCompleted == false && t.Status != TaskStatus.Running && t.Status != TaskStatus.WaitingToRun && t.Status != TaskStatus.WaitingForActivation) this prevents re-start(read start again) starting again inside the if block.

[Eddie]

I had to use an uppercase 'E' in equals, but this worked for me: t.Status.Equals(TaskStatus.Running)