How can a developer clear the Experience Edge cache to resolve a publishing issue?

Utilizing the Experience Edge Admin API is the appropriate method for clearing the Experience Edge cache to resolve a publishing issue. The Experience Edge Admin API provides developers with programmatic access to manage the experiences and resources served through Sitecore XP's Experience Edge.

Through this API, a developer can send specific commands to invalidate or clear cache entries, ensuring that any stale content or recently published updates will be reflected without the need for manual intervention or server restarts. This approach is efficient and allows for precise control over caching behaviors, which is essential for maintaining the integrity and freshness of the published content.

Other methods, such as relying on the Sitecore content editor or manually deleting cache files on the server, do not specifically address the caching layers introduced with Experience Edge. Restarting the Experience Edge service, while it may clear caches, is a more disruptive approach, potentially leading to downtime or interrupted service, rather than a targeted resolution for a specific publishing issue.