Backend Architecture & System Design

Design backend architectures with RESTful and GraphQL APIs, microservices, and Prisma.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Skill: Backend Architecture & System Design
Source: https://github.com/FairArena/FairArena/tree/main/copilot-skill/backend-architecture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/FairArena/FairArena --skill backend-architecture-system-design

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides comprehensive guidance and code examples for designing and implementing scalable, maintainable, and secure backend systems, covering various architectural patterns and best practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • API Design: Demonstrates RESTful and GraphQL API patterns with code examples.
  • Microservices: Illustrates service decomposition and event-driven communication.
  • Data Architecture: Covers database design patterns (SQL/Prisma) and the repository pattern.
  • Use Case: A developer needs to design a new microservice for user management and wants to understand best practices for API design, database interaction, and inter-service communication.

Quick Start

Review the provided code examples for RESTful API design using Express and TypeScript.

Frequently Asked Questions about Backend Architecture & System Design

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

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How do I design a scalable microservice architecture in TypeScript?

To design scalable microservices in TypeScript, you should decompose services by domain boundaries, implement event-driven communication, and apply dependency injection to maintain loose coupling and secure server-side interactions. This ensures your backend remains maintainable as it grows.

What is the best way to structure RESTful and GraphQL API design patterns?

The best way to structure API design is to implement clean architecture controllers that separate business logic from transport layers, allowing you to uniformly support both RESTful and GraphQL endpoints while keeping use case patterns isolated.

How do I implement the repository pattern using Prisma for database design?

Implementing the repository pattern with Prisma involves encapsulating your database queries behind repository interfaces, which abstracts the ORM details and aligns your data architecture with domain-driven design principles for maintainable data access.

Does clean architecture use case pattern work well with event-driven communication?

Yes, the clean architecture use case pattern works well with event-driven communication by keeping your core business logic independent of delivery mechanisms, allowing microservices to trigger inter-service events without coupling internal use cases.

When should I use domain-driven design for backend system decomposition?

You should use domain-driven design for backend system decomposition when your application has complex business rules requiring strict boundaries, allowing you to map microservices directly to business domains and enforce scalable, maintainable architectural patterns.