Backend Dev Guidelines

What it does

This skill provides developers with best practices, coding standards, and architectural guidelines for building robust backend systems. It includes advice on API design, database optimization, security protocols, and scalable infrastructure setups.

When to use it

• You're designing a new backend service and need guidance on structuring your codebase.
• Your team is struggling with performance bottlenecks in the existing system.
• You want to ensure that your APIs are secure, well-documented, and follow RESTful or GraphQL conventions.
• You’re looking for ways to improve the maintainability and scalability of your backend application.

Key capabilities

• API design patterns and REST/GraphQL best practices
• Database optimization strategies (e.g., indexing, query tuning)
• Security recommendations (authentication, authorization, input validation)
• Infrastructure setup tips for cloud environments
• Code organization and modular architecture guidance

Example prompts

• "How should I structure my backend service to ensure scalability?"
• "What are the best practices for securing a REST API?"
• "Can you provide guidelines on optimizing database queries in Node.js?"

Tips & gotchas

• Ensure your team is aligned with the chosen architectural patterns before implementation.
• This skill assumes some familiarity with backend development concepts; it’s not a beginner-level tutorial.