service-logic

Implement business rules in the service layer for API backends.

2|1|Updated Jan 23, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/mpadmaraj/sample-agentic --skill service-logic
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Skill: service-logic
Source: https://github.com/mpadmaraj/sample-agentic/tree/main/.claude/skills/service-logic
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mpadmaraj/sample-agentic --skill service-logic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Implements business logic in the service layer and enforces separation of concerns and coding standards defined in agents.md.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Encapsulates business rules within services
  • Coordinates multi-step operations while keeping controllers thin
  • Improves testability and maintainability through clear boundaries

Quick Start

Place business-rule implementation in the service layer (e.g., OrderService) and keep controllers thin to ensure separation of concerns.

Frequently Asked Questions about service-logic

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I keep business logic out of API controllers and enforce separation of concerns?

To enforce separation of concerns, encapsulate business rules within service layer implementations while keeping controllers thin to handle only HTTP concerns. This structure coordinates multi-step operations across components without mixing framework-specific logic into domain code.

What is the service layer pattern for implementing business rules in backend applications?

The service layer pattern encapsulates business rules in dedicated services that coordinate complex workflows across multiple components. This approach isolates domain logic from API controllers, ensuring single responsibility per layer and avoiding framework-specific dependencies in core business code.

How do I structure an API backend for better testability and maintainability of business logic?

Structure your API backend by moving business logic into the service layer, which isolates complex workflows from HTTP controllers. These clear boundaries enforce single responsibility per layer, resulting in testable and maintainable service implementations that satisfy strict coding standards.

Can I coordinate multi-step operations across components without bloating my controllers?

Yes, you can coordinate multi-step operations by encapsulating them in service layer implementations. Services manage complex workflows across multiple components while controllers remain thin HTTP handlers, satisfying requirements for testable services and clear separation of concerns.

Why does domain code in my API backend contain framework-specific logic?

Domain code contains framework-specific logic when business rules leak into controllers or infrastructure layers. Encapsulating business rules in the service layer enforces separation of concerns, ensuring single responsibility per layer and keeping framework dependencies out of domain code.

Service layer refactoring limitations: when should I not move logic out of controllers?

You should avoid moving pure HTTP request handling, response formatting, or basic input validation out of controllers. The service layer should specifically encapsulate complex business rules and multi-step workflow coordination, not basic web framework operations.