backend-conventions

Enforce backend coding conventions across monorepo services.

Updated Mar 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/johwer/marketplace --skill backend-conventions
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Skill: backend-conventions
Source: https://github.com/johwer/marketplace/tree/main/skills/backend-conventions
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/johwer/marketplace --skill backend-conventions

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Backend coding conventions ensure consistency, readability, and maintainability across the Repo monorepo by standardizing patterns and practices for backend services.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces API design standards, consistent naming, and contract definitions across services.
  • Promotes a unified backend coding style and robust testing guidelines to improve code quality and onboarding.
  • Useful during onboarding, code reviews, and cross-team collaboration to reduce ambiguity and rework.

Quick Start

Follow the documented backend conventions when starting or updating backend projects to ensure alignment.

Frequently Asked Questions about backend-conventions

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

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How do I enforce backend coding conventions across a monorepo?

Backend coding conventions standardize API design, coding style, and testing protocols across all services in a monorepo. They ensure repository-wide consistency, readability, and maintainability during development and cross-team collaboration.

What is the best way to unify API design standards across multiple backend services?

Unify API design standards across multiple backend services by enforcing consistent naming, contract definitions, and coding conventions repository-wide. This reduces ambiguity, minimizes rework, and improves cross-team collaboration.

How do I apply backend coding style guidelines during code reviews?

Apply backend coding style guidelines during code reviews by checking repository-wide practices against documented conventions for API design, file structure, and testing protocols. This standardizes patterns and improves overall code quality.

Can I use backend conventions to improve onboarding for new developers?

Yes, backend conventions improve onboarding by providing clear guidelines and expected file structures for backend services. This reduces ambiguity and helps new developers align with standardized coding styles and testing protocols quickly.

Do I need specific testing guidelines to standardize backend codebases?

Yes, robust testing guidelines are required to standardize backend codebases. Backend coding conventions specify these testing protocols alongside API design and coding style to ensure maintainability and code quality across the monorepo.