backend-dev

Automate backend API design and implementation for REST and GraphQL services.

14|2|Updated Jan 18, 2023
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npx skills add https://github.com/vamseeachanta/digitalmodel --skill backend-dev-vamseeachanta
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Skill: backend-dev
Source: https://github.com/vamseeachanta/digitalmodel/tree/main/.claude/skills/converted-agents/development/backend-dev
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vamseeachanta/digitalmodel --skill backend-dev-vamseeachanta

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured approach for backend API development, aligning REST and GraphQL workflows with secure, maintainable design patterns.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Secure authentication and authorization design
  • REST and GraphQL endpoint scaffolding and documentation
  • DTO-based validation, error handling, and logging for scalable services
  • Example scenarios include building a microservice, exposing analytics data, and authenticating users via OAuth2

Quick Start

Set up a sample backend project with REST and GraphQL endpoints and instruct the agent to scaffold the initial API skeleton.

Frequently Asked Questions about backend-dev

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I scaffold a REST and GraphQL backend API with secure authentication?

To scaffold a REST and GraphQL backend API, apply a controller-service-repository structure with DTO-based validation, OAuth2 authentication, and automated endpoint documentation generation for secure, scalable microservices and monoliths.

What is the best way to structure backend API endpoints for scalable microservices?

Structuring backend API endpoints for scalable microservices requires a controller-service-repository pattern, DTO-based validation, centralized error handling, and logging to ensure maintainable separation of concerns across services.

Can I use DTO-based validation and OAuth2 for both REST and GraphQL endpoints?

Yes, DTO-based validation and OAuth2 secure authentication work for both REST and GraphQL endpoints. This approach standardizes data validation and secure user authorization across different API architectures within the same backend service.

How do I generate API documentation for REST and GraphQL microservices?

Generating API documentation for REST and GraphQL microservices is automated during the API design phase, exposing endpoint schemas, DTO validation rules, and secure authentication requirements for well-documented services.

When should I apply design patterns for backend API development across monoliths and microservices?

Apply design patterns for backend API development across monoliths and microservices when you need secure authentication, scalable data models, and well-documented endpoints to maintain consistent software engineering workflows and robust service architecture.

Why does my backend API need a controller-service-repository structure and error handling?

A backend API needs a controller-service-repository structure and error handling to separate routing, business logic, and data access layers, ensuring scalable data models, consistent logging, and maintainable API endpoints across microservices.