Demystifying GraphQL Misconceptions | Top Five GraphQL Myths Debunked
Trying to get buy-in to adopt GraphQL can be challenging when voices in the room provide inaccurate information about the technology. FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) about things like security and caching can grind decision-making to a halt. These topics can be challenging to address without having access to and gathering the proper resources.
That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the five most common GraphQL misconceptions you might encounter, along with resources to help address any related concerns! In this article, we’ll learn about securing, caching, and scaling GraphQL APIs, what teams benefit the most from adopting it, and a bit of how GraphQL fits into the stack.
If you’re looking for a comparison of REST vs. GraphQL, check out this article. Unfamiliar with a lot of GraphQL vocabulary? Be sure to check out the GraphQL Glossary.
It’s true. A GraphQL API isn’t secure in the same way that a REST API isn’t secure until you take the necessary steps to ensure it.
