The direct answer
A missing data connection should not appear as a reassuring zero. Readers need to distinguish unavailable data from a measured absence.
A practical check
Inspect empty states, delayed feeds and permission failures. Check whether the dashboard labels data freshness and source coverage.
Choosing the next step
Show unavailable or unverified states explicitly and retain the last successful timestamp where appropriate. Do not combine incomplete sources into an apparently precise total.
Further reading
Platform guidance can change. Consult the current official documentation before making platform-specific changes.
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