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allra-api-design

Define backend API structure and DTO naming for Spring Boot applications.

Updated Dec 17, 2025
Search Tags:#api design#backend#package structure#rest api#spring boot#dto
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npx skills add https://github.com/Allra-Fintech/allra-ai-skills --skill allra-api-design
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Skill: allra-api-design
Source: https://github.com/Allra-Fintech/allra-ai-skills/tree/main/backend-plugin/skills/api-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Allra-Fintech/allra-ai-skills --skill allra-api-design

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a standardized approach to designing backend APIs, defining DTO naming conventions, and structuring backend code, ensuring consistency and maintainability across projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Package Structure: Enforces domain-based package organization (api, dto, entity, repository, service).
  • DTO Naming: Standardizes naming for request, response, and internal DTOs, promoting clarity.
  • API Controller Design: Guides the creation of RESTful API endpoints with clear HTTP method usage and versioning considerations.
  • Request Validation: Integrates Bean Validation for robust input data checking.
  • Use Case: When starting a new microservice, use this Skill to set up the foundational package structure and define the initial API endpoints and DTOs according to Allra's best practices.

Quick Start

Use the allra-api-design skill to create a new user API with standard package structure and DTOs.

Frequently Asked Questions about allra-api-design

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure a Spring Boot REST API package for maintainability?▼

To structure a Spring Boot REST API maintainably, organize packages by domain using folders like api, dto, entity, repository, and service. This domain-based package structure enforces clear separation of concerns and consistent backend code organization across projects.

What are the best DTO naming conventions for request and response objects?▼

Standard DTO naming conventions differentiate request, response, and internal data transfer objects to promote API clarity. By standardizing DTO naming, backend developers ensure consistent data payload mapping and maintainable controller implementations in Spring Boot applications.

How do I design RESTful API endpoints with proper HTTP methods and versioning?▼

Designing RESTful API endpoints requires clear HTTP method usage and API versioning considerations mapped to specific controller implementations. Enforcing these backend API design principles ensures consistent resource handling and maintainable RESTful interfaces in Spring Boot.

Does this API design approach support Bean Validation for request data checking?▼

Yes, this API design approach integrates Bean Validation to enforce robust request data checking. By incorporating Bean Validation into your RESTful controller design, you ensure that incoming API request payloads are automatically validated before processing.

Can I use this API design standard with Java 17, Spring Boot 3.2, and QueryDSL?▼

Yes, this backend API design standard utilizes Java 17+, Spring Boot 3.2+, JPA/Hibernate, QueryDSL, and JWT. It is specifically tailored to enforce package structure and DTO naming conventions within this exact technology stack.

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