convex-best-practices

Guide Convex application development with best practices for functions, queries, and validation.

Updated Mar 7, 2026
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Skill: convex-best-practices
Source: https://github.com/mihaicrisan04/zalem/tree/main/.agents/skills/convex-best-practices
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mihaicrisan04/zalem --skill convex-best-practices-mihaicrisan04

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide to building robust and scalable applications on the Convex platform, addressing common challenges and promoting best practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Function Organization: Learn to structure your Convex functions logically by domain.
  • Validation & Error Handling: Implement strong argument and return validators, and use ConvexError for user-facing errors.
  • Optimistic Concurrency Control: Understand and apply patterns to minimize write conflicts.
  • Use Case: A new developer joining a Convex project can use this Skill to quickly understand and adhere to the team's established patterns for writing efficient and maintainable Convex functions.

Quick Start

Follow the provided instructions to implement the Zen of Convex principles in your project.

Frequently Asked Questions about convex-best-practices

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

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What are the best practices for organizing Convex backend functions?

Organizing Convex backend functions involves structuring them logically by domain. This ensures maintainability and helps development teams adhere to established patterns for writing efficient queries and mutations.

How do I handle errors and validation in Convex mutations?

Handle errors and validation in Convex mutations by implementing strong argument and return validators. Use ConvexError specifically for throwing user-facing errors to ensure clear communication of failure states.

How does optimistic concurrency control work in Convex?

Optimistic concurrency control in Convex applies specific patterns to minimize write conflicts. It allows concurrent data modifications while reducing collision rates, which is essential for scalable application backends.

What is the Zen of Convex design philosophy for TypeScript apps?

The Zen of Convex design philosophy provides guidelines for building robust, production-ready TypeScript applications. It details schema design, query patterns, and code quality enforcement through the @convex-dev/eslint-plugin.

Can I use ESLint to enforce Convex best practices in my project?

Yes, you can enforce Convex best practices using the @convex-dev/eslint-plugin. It automatically checks code quality, ensuring your TypeScript database functions adhere to established patterns for queries and mutations.

When do I need strong argument validators in a Convex database schema?

You need strong argument validators in a Convex database schema whenever defining mutations and queries. They enforce data integrity at the platform level, preventing invalid data from entering your scalable backend.