
backend-development
Production backend systems development. Stack: Node.js/TypeScript, Python, Go, Rust NestJS, FastAPI, Django, Express PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis. Capabilities: REST/GraphQL/gRPC APIs, OAuth 2.1/JWT auth, OWASP security, microservices, caching, load balancing, Docker/K8s deployment. Actions: design, build, implement, secure, optimize, deploy, test APIs and services. Keywords: API design, REST, GraphQL, gRPC, authentication, OAuth, JWT, RBAC, database, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, caching, microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, OWASP, security, performance, scalability, NestJS, FastAPI, Express, middleware, rate limiting. Use when: designing APIs, implementing auth/authz, optimizing queries, building microservices, securing endpoints, deploying containers, setting up CI/CD.
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Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/samhvw8/dotfiles --skill backend-development- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads backend-development automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Backend Development Skill
Production-ready backend development with modern technologies, best practices, and proven patterns.
When to Use
- Designing RESTful, GraphQL, or gRPC APIs
- Building authentication/authorization systems
- Optimizing database queries and schemas
- Implementing caching and performance optimization
- OWASP Top 10 security mitigation
- Designing scalable microservices
- Testing strategies (unit, integration, E2E)
- CI/CD pipelines and deployment
- Monitoring and debugging production systems
Technology Selection Guide
Languages: Node.js/TypeScript (full-stack), Python (data/ML), Go (concurrency), Rust (performance) Frameworks: NestJS, FastAPI, Django, Express, Gin Databases: PostgreSQL (ACID), MongoDB (flexible schema), Redis (caching) APIs: REST (simple), GraphQL (flexible), gRPC (performance)
See: references/backend-technologies.md for detailed comparisons
Reference Navigation
Core Technologies:
backend-technologies.md- Languages, frameworks, databases, message queues, ORMsbackend-api-design.md- REST, GraphQL, gRPC patterns and best practices
Security & Authentication:
backend-security.md- OWASP Top 10 2025, security best practices, input validationbackend-authentication.md- OAuth 2.1, JWT, RBAC, MFA, session management
Performance & Architecture:
backend-performance.md- Caching, query optimization, load balancing, scalingbackend-architecture.md- Microservices, event-driven, CQRS, saga patterns
Quality & Operations:
backend-testing.md- Testing strategies, frameworks, tools, CI/CD testingbackend-code-quality.md- SOLID principles, design patterns, clean codebackend-devops.md- Docker, Kubernetes, deployment strategies, monitoringbackend-debugging.md- Debugging strategies, profiling, logging, production debuggingbackend-mindset.md- Problem-solving, architectural thinking, collaboration
Key Best Practices (2025)
Security: Argon2id passwords, parameterized queries (98% SQL injection reduction), OAuth 2.1 + PKCE, rate limiting, security headers
Performance: Redis caching (90% DB load reduction), database indexing (30% I/O reduction), CDN (50%+ latency cut), connection pooling
Testing: 70-20-10 pyramid (unit-integration-E2E), Vitest 50% faster than Jest, contract testing for microservices, 83% migrations fail without tests
DevOps: Blue-green/canary deployments, feature flags (90% fewer failures), Kubernetes 84% adoption, Prometheus/Grafana monitoring, OpenTelemetry tracing
Quick Decision Matrix
| Need | Choose |
|---|---|
| Fast development | Node.js + NestJS |
| Data/ML integration | Python + FastAPI |
| High concurrency | Go + Gin |
| Max performance | Rust + Axum |
| ACID transactions | PostgreSQL |
| Flexible schema | MongoDB |
| Caching | Redis |
| Internal services | gRPC |
| Public APIs | GraphQL/REST |
| Real-time events | Kafka |
Implementation Checklist
API: Choose style → Design schema → Validate input → Add auth → Rate limiting → Documentation → Error handling
Database: Choose DB → Design schema → Create indexes → Connection pooling → Migration strategy → Backup/restore → Test performance
Security: OWASP Top 10 → Parameterized queries → OAuth 2.1 + JWT → Security headers → Rate limiting → Input validation → Argon2id passwords
Testing: Unit 70% → Integration 20% → E2E 10% → Load tests → Migration tests → Contract tests (microservices)
Deployment: Docker → CI/CD → Blue-green/canary → Feature flags → Monitoring → Logging → Health checks
Resources
- OWASP Top 10: https://owasp.org/www-project-top-ten/
- OAuth 2.1: https://oauth.net/2.1/
- OpenTelemetry: https://opentelemetry.io/
FAQ
What does the backend-development skill do?
Production backend systems development. Stack: Node.js/TypeScript, Python, Go, Rust NestJS, FastAPI, Django, Express PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis. Capabilities: REST/GraphQL/gRPC APIs, OAuth 2.1/JWT auth, OWASP security, microservices, caching, load balancing, Docker/K8s deployment. Actions: design, build, implement, secure, optimize, deploy, test APIs and services. Keywords: API design, REST, GraphQL, gRPC, authentication, OAuth, JWT, RBAC, database, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, caching, microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, OWASP, security, performance, scalability, NestJS, FastAPI, Express, middleware, rate limiting. Use when: designing APIs, implementing auth/authz, optimizing queries, building microservices, securing endpoints, deploying containers, setting up CI/CD.
How do I install backend-development?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/samhvw8/dotfiles --skill backend-development in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/backend-development/ (personal) or .claude/skills/backend-development/ (project).
Which AI agents can use backend-development?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is backend-development safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains backend-development?
It is published by samhvw8 in samhvw8/dotfiles. It has 46 recorded installs.
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