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How do you design WebSocket fallback mechanisms?
Updated May 6, 2026
Short answer
Fallback mechanisms switch to alternative protocols like HTTP long polling when WebSockets fail.
Deep explanation
Not all networks support WebSockets reliably. Fallback strategies include HTTP polling, long polling, or SSE (Server-Sent Events). Clients detect failure and automatically downgrade communication mode to maintain functionality.
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