How I Fixed the Hashnode GraphQL API Stale Cache Bug (Stellate CDN)

· Vicente G. Reyes · Feb. 23, 2026, 5:40 a.m.
Summary
This blog post describes the author's experience in resolving a caching issue with Hashnode's GraphQL API when using Stellate CDN. The author details their trials with cache-busting methods that failed, culminating in the realization that including the 'id' field in GraphQL queries is crucial for proper cache invalidation. The conclusion highlights the importance of always fetching 'id' when dealing with GraphQL APIs and Edge CDNs.
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