Production suddenly looks empty: reads miss citizen rows that still exist. A pipeline parameter typo pointed the app at the test table name. What should troubleshooting check first?
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Short Explanation
Empty-looking prod with rows still in the real table often means the app is pointed at test via an env typo. Check configuration drift before declaring a data apocalypse.
Full Explanation
Symptoms that look like missing production data frequently come from mis-set environment variables or pipeline parameters pointing at a test table. Verifying configuration drift is faster and safer than assuming deletion. Macie, Route 53, and S3 Object Lock are not the first place to resolve a wrong DynamoDB table name.