backend-development

Provides backend development guidance across REST, GraphQL, gRPC APIs and DevOps pipelines for Node.js, Python, Go, Rust.

26|9|Updated Dec 5, 2025

Search Tags:#architecture #performance #authentication #CI/CD #backend #microservices

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npx skills add https://github.com/zircote/.claude --skill backend-development-zircote

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Skill: backend-development
Source: https://github.com/zircote/.claude/tree/main/skills/backend-development
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zircote/.claude --skill backend-development-zircote

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill guides building robust backends using Node.js/TypeScript, Python, Go, or Rust, covering APIs, authentication, data modeling, performance tuning, security, testing, and deployment patterns.

Core Features & Use Cases

API Design & Architecture: REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and microservices patterns
Auth & Security: OAuth 2.1, JWT, RBAC, MFA, and session management
Data & Performance: indexing strategies, caching, data modeling, and query optimization
DevOps & Deployment: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and observability

Quick Start

Create a minimal API skeleton in your preferred language, wire up a database, and add a basic health check.

Frequently Asked Questions about backend-development

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

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How do I design a REST API that scales to production?▼

Design production REST APIs by establishing clear resource models, implementing pagination and filtering, using proper HTTP status codes, and structuring endpoints for versioning. Add authentication via OAuth 2.1 or JWT, apply caching strategies, and set up monitoring before deployment across Node.js, Python, Go, or Rust backends.

What's the best way to implement authentication in a backend API?▼

Backend authentication combines OAuth 2.1 for delegation, JWT for stateless sessions, RBAC for granular permissions, and MFA for sensitive operations. Store credentials securely, validate tokens on every request, and implement session management aligned with your API's scale—REST, GraphQL, or gRPC—in your chosen language.

How do I optimize database queries and improve backend performance?▼

Optimize performance through indexing strategies on frequently queried columns, implementing caching layers to reduce round trips, and profiling slow queries. Apply data modeling best practices, use query optimization techniques, and monitor latency across your microservices or monolithic architecture in production.

Can I use microservices with Node.js, Python, Go, and Rust?▼

Yes, microservices patterns work across Node.js, Python, Go, and Rust. Design service boundaries around business domains, implement inter-service communication via REST or gRPC, handle distributed tracing and logging, and deploy each service independently using Docker and Kubernetes for orchestration.

What DevOps practices should I implement before production deployment?▼

Production readiness requires CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment, Docker containerization for consistent environments, Kubernetes orchestration for scaling, comprehensive monitoring and observability to track health, and robust testing coverage across unit, integration, and end-to-end layers.

How do I choose between REST, GraphQL, and gRPC for my API?▼

REST suits straightforward resource-based operations and broad client compatibility. GraphQL enables flexible queries and reduces over-fetching for complex data needs. gRPC provides high-performance binary communication for service-to-service interaction. Choose based on client requirements, query complexity, latency sensitivity, and ecosystem maturity in your backend stack.