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backend-patterns

Backend architecture patterns, API design, database optimization, and server-side best practices for Node.js, Express, and Next.js API routes.

Why this skill is useful

Provides specific backend architecture patterns and API design practices that enhance the AI's ability to generate scalable server-side applications.

What it needs

About 6k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 405 stars on the source repository.

What this skill does

Backend Development Patterns Backend architecture patterns and best practices for scalable server-side applications. API Design Patterns RESTful API Structure Repository Pattern Service Layer Pattern Middleware Pattern Database Patterns Query Optimization N+1 Query Prevention Transaction Pattern Caching Strategies Redis Caching Layer Cache-Aside Pattern Error Handling Patterns Centralized Error Handler Retry with Exponential Backoff Authentication & Authorization JWT Token Validation Role-Based Access Control Rate Limiting Simple In-Memory Rate Limiter Background Jobs & Queues Simple Queue Pattern Logging & Monitoring Structured Logging Remember: Backend patterns enable scalable, maintainable server-side applications. Choose patterns that fit your complexity level.

How to use it

Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:

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