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backend-patterns

Standardize REST and GraphQL API patterns for Node.js, Express, and Next.js backends.

Updated Sep 13, 2025
Search Tags:#architecture#scalability#backend#patterns#nodejs#express#api-design
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npx skills add https://github.com/Sambalicious/express-typescript-starter --skill backend-patterns-sambalicious
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Skill: backend-patterns
Source: https://github.com/Sambalicious/express-typescript-starter/tree/main/.agents/skills/backend-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Sambalicious/express-typescript-starter --skill backend-patterns-sambalicious

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Standardize backend patterns to improve API quality and maintainability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • REST and GraphQL API design best practices
  • Repository, service, and controller layering for clean architecture
  • Caching, error handling, and middleware composition for robust APIs
  • Guidance across Node.js, Express, and Next.js API routes

Quick Start

Configure your Node.js project to adopt a repository-service-middleware pattern with caching and centralized error handling.

Frequently Asked Questions about backend-patterns

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure a Node.js Express backend for scalability and maintainability?▼

Structure your Node.js Express backend using repository, service, and controller layering to separate data access, business logic, and routing. This clean architecture improves API quality and makes your application scalable and maintainable.

What's the best way to handle errors and caching in a Node.js API?▼

Handle errors and caching in a Node.js API by applying centralized error handling middleware and structured caching conventions. This orchestrates middleware composition to build robust, testable REST or GraphQL endpoints.

Does this backend layering approach work with Next.js API routes?▼

Yes, this backend layering approach works with Next.js API routes. It provides guidance for applying repository, service, and controller patterns alongside middleware orchestration across Node.js, Express, and Next.js backends.

Can I use these backend patterns for both REST and GraphQL API design?▼

Yes, you can use these backend patterns for both REST and GraphQL API design. They standardize RESTful routing and service separation conventions to ensure clear, testable API endpoints across both architectures.

When do I need repository and service separation in my Express application?▼

You need repository and service separation in your Express application when standardizing backend patterns for API quality. Separating data access from business logic creates clear, testable conventions for maintaining robust server-side applications.

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