Which connection type in Tableau queries the data source directly every time the view is loaded?

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Which connection type in Tableau queries the data source directly every time the view is loaded?

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When loading a view, Tableau's Live connection type directly queries the data source. This approach ensures data freshness, as it retrieves the latest information every time. In contrast, other options like Extract and Cached store data locally, reducing the need for frequent queries.