Beyond the Hype: Fact-Checking GraphQL vs REST Claims With Primary Data

This analysis reveals that many widely accepted claims about GraphQL and REST are misleading or incomplete when traced to primary sources, challenging popular narratives like GraphQL's HTTP caching disadvantages and the myth that REST avoids N+1 problems. The research demonstrates how unverified assertions become industry wisdom through repetition, spreading misinformation among developers. Developers need evidence-based knowledge to make informed technical choices rather than following conventional wisdom in this technology debate.