backend-standards

Structure Node.js API backend development standards for controllers, services, and database access.

Updated Apr 11, 2026

Search Tags:#database #api design #backend #orm #nodejs #express #fastify

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Skill: backend-standards
Source: https://github.com/iptodays/skills/tree/main/backend-standards
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/iptodays/skills --skill backend-standards-iptodays

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill gives backend teams a clear standard for building Node.js API services, reducing controller bloat, inconsistent data access, and fragile business logic placement.

Core Features & Use Cases

Architecture Guidance: Separates routing, services, models, and infrastructure so code stays maintainable.
Database Discipline: Encourages transactions, explicit field selection, batching, and anti-N+1 query patterns.
API Consistency: Promotes unified response shapes, logging with context, and consistent ORM usage.
Use Case: Apply it when designing REST, GraphQL, or WebSocket backends in Express, Hoa, Fastify, or Nest.js to keep service logic production-ready.

Quick Start

Ask the Skill to review your Node.js backend and rewrite the controller, service, and database flow to match these standards.

Frequently Asked Questions about backend-standards

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

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How do I keep Node.js API controllers thin and prevent business logic bloat?▼

To keep Node.js API controllers thin, separate routing from services and infrastructure. This enforces cohesive service logic, efficient database access, and maintainable code across Express or Fastify architectures.

What is the best way to handle database transactions and avoid N+1 queries in TypeScript backends?▼

Handle database transactions and avoid N+1 queries by enforcing explicit field selection, batching, and consistent ORM usage. This standardizes data access patterns for REST, GraphQL, or WebSocket services.

Does this backend standard work with Nest.js and Fastify for GraphQL and REST APIs?▼

Yes, this backend standard works with Nest.js, Fastify, Express, and Hoa. It applies TypeScript service architectures to GraphQL, REST, WebSocket, and scheduled jobs for unified API response formatting.

How do I standardize API response formats and add context logging in a Node.js service?▼

Standardize API response formats and context logging by enforcing a unified ApiResponse shape. This maintains consistency across all Node.js service layers, from routing to database interactions.

Why does my Node.js backend have inconsistent data access and fragile business logic placement?▼

Inconsistent data access and fragile logic placement happen without structured backend standards. Separating models, services, and infrastructure while enforcing cache-aware data access resolves these maintainability issues.