Nodejs Backend Patterns

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2name: nodejs-backend-patterns
3description: Build production-ready Node.js backend services with Express/Fastify, implementing middleware patterns, error handling, authentication, database integration, and API design best practices. Use when creating Node.js servers, REST APIs, GraphQL backends, or microservices architectures.
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6# Node.js Backend Patterns
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8Comprehensive guidance for building scalable, maintainable, and production-ready Node.js backend applications with modern frameworks, architectural patterns, and best practices.
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10## Use this skill when
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12- Building REST APIs or GraphQL servers
13- Creating microservices with Node.js
14- Implementing authentication and authorization
15- Designing scalable backend architectures
16- Setting up middleware and error handling
17- Integrating databases (SQL and NoSQL)
18- Building real-time applications with WebSockets
19- Implementing background job processing
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21## Do not use this skill when
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23- The task is unrelated to node.js backend patterns
24- You need a different domain or tool outside this scope
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26## Instructions
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28- Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.
29- Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.
30- Provide actionable steps and verification.
31- If detailed examples are required, open `resources/implementation-playbook.md`.
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33## Resources
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35- `resources/implementation-playbook.md` for detailed patterns and examples.
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