How would you design a GraphQL subscription system for live dashboard data, including connection management, cache integration, and fallback to polling?

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Imagine you have a magic walkie-talkie that tells you when your toys change. GraphQL subscriptions are like that walkie-talkie—when something new happens in the dashboard, it tells you right away without you having to ask again and again.

How would you design a GraphQL subscription system for live dashboard data, including connection management, cache integration, and fallback to polling?

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