Always provide explicit error handling instead of allowing silent failures or blank screens. Any place where an error can occur but is not handled explicitly is a bug. When errors occur, communicate clearly to users what went wrong and suggest recovery actions when possible.
Example of problematic silent failure:
{!!report && <TestCaseViewLoader report={report} tests={filteredTests.tests} />}
Better approach with explicit error handling:
{!!report ?
<TestCaseViewLoader report={report} tests={filteredTests.tests} /> :
<div className='error'>Report data could not be found</div>}
Even better with recovery guidance:
{!!report ?
<TestCaseViewLoader report={report} tests={filteredTests.tests} /> :
<div className='error'>
Report data could not be found. Try refreshing the page or check your connection.
</div>}
This principle ensures users understand when something has gone wrong rather than being left with confusing blank screens or unresponsive interfaces.
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