Does it help with request validation?

Yes, it utilizes Zod schemas to strictly validate all incoming request data before it reaches the business logic layer.

Can I use this for existing Express projects?

Absolutely. It includes specific strategies and navigation guides for migrating legacy patterns into these modern, standardized backend practices.

How is error tracking handled in this framework?

It integrates Sentry patterns to ensure all backend errors are captured, tracked, and reported globally with proper context.

Which database tools are supported?

The skill provides specific patterns and implementation guidelines for using Prisma ORM as the primary data access layer.

What architecture does this skill promote?

It enforces a layered architecture consisting of Routes, Controllers, Services, and Repositories to ensure a clean separation of concerns and improved maintainability.

Node.js Backend Architecture Guidelines

Name: Node.js Backend Architecture Guidelines
Author: claudiodearaujo

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API Development

Standardizes Node.js microservice development using a layered architecture with Express, TypeScript, Prisma, and Zod validation.

This skill provides a comprehensive framework for building scalable and maintainable backend services within the Claude Code environment. It enforces a strict separation of concerns through a layered architecture—routing, controllers, business logic services, and data repositories—while integrating industry-standard tools like Sentry for error tracking and Prisma for database management. It is ideal for developers looking to maintain consistency across microservices, implement robust error handling, and ensure type-safety throughout the entire API lifecycle.

Key Features

01Layered architecture enforcement (Routes-Controllers-Services-Repositories)

02BaseController implementation for consistent API responses

03Type-safe input validation using Zod schemas

04Unified configuration management pattern avoiding direct environment variables

050 GitHub stars

06Standardized error handling with global Sentry integration

Use Cases

01Scaffolding new Node.js microservices with a consistent, production-ready directory structure.

02Implementing robust database access layers using Prisma and the Repository pattern.

03Refactoring legacy Express APIs into a maintainable, testable layered architecture.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add claudiodearaujo/izacenter backend-dev-guidelines

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01Layered architecture enforcement (Routes-Controllers-Services-Repositories)

02BaseController implementation for consistent API responses

03Type-safe input validation using Zod schemas

04Unified configuration management pattern avoiding direct environment variables

050 GitHub stars

06Standardized error handling with global Sentry integration

Use Cases

01Scaffolding new Node.js microservices with a consistent, production-ready directory structure.

02Implementing robust database access layers using Prisma and the Repository pattern.

03Refactoring legacy Express APIs into a maintainable, testable layered architecture.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add claudiodearaujo/izacenter backend-dev-guidelines

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT