What characterizes corrupted files in a Qlik Sense environment?

In a Qlik Sense environment, corrupted files are primarily characterized by their integrity being compromised, meaning they may contain bugs or be in a state of manipulation that affects their functionality. Corruption can occur for various reasons, such as incomplete writes during save operations, issues during file transmission, or unexpected terminations of processes that leave a file in an unstable state. When files contain bugs, they may exhibit erratic behavior, leading to failures in loading or improper functioning within the Qlik Sense application.

While inaccessible files might indeed indicate corruption, they do not specifically describe the nature of the corruption itself. Outdated files may still function correctly; their timing does not inherently correlate with corruption. Similarly, files that are simply archived have completed their lifecycle and are preserved, so they would not be characterized as corrupted regardless of their age. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for maintaining the integrity and reliability of the data and applications within a Qlik Sense environment.