Can I use this for both Express and Fastify frameworks?

Absolutely. The skill includes specific configurations and best practices tailored for both Express.js and the high-performance Fastify framework.

Is there support for database integration?

Yes, the skill includes repository patterns designed for both SQL and NoSQL databases, emphasizing clean data access layers.

What architectural styles does this skill promote?

It primarily focuses on Layered Architecture (Controller/Service/Repository) and Dependency Injection to ensure your backend is modular and testable.

How does it handle API security?

It provides pre-configured security middleware patterns including Helmet, CORS, rate limiting, and JWT-based authentication and authorization.

Does this skill support TypeScript?

Yes, all provided patterns and examples include full TypeScript support, ensuring type safety across controllers, services, and repositories.

Node.js Backend Patterns

Name: Node.js Backend Patterns
Author: lifangda

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API Development

Implements scalable architectural patterns and production-ready best practices for Node.js backend services using Express and Fastify.

This skill provides a comprehensive toolkit for developing robust, production-grade Node.js backend applications using modern frameworks like Express and Fastify. It guides developers through implementing sophisticated architectural patterns such as Layered Architecture and Dependency Injection, while offering standardized implementations for authentication, request validation, error handling, and database integration. Whether building microservices or monolithic REST APIs, this skill ensures codebases remain maintainable, secure, and performant by following industry-standard backend conventions and Type-safe patterns.

Key Features

01Automated schema validation using Zod for robust API endpoints

02Standardized middleware for authentication, authorization, and security

03Production-ready Express and Fastify boilerplate configurations

0416 GitHub stars

05Type-safe Dependency Injection patterns for decoupling logic

06Layered Architecture implementation (Controllers, Services, Repositories)

Use Cases

01Building scalable REST APIs or GraphQL backends with TypeScript

02Architecting microservices with clean separation of concerns

03Implementing secure JWT-based authentication and role-based access control

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add lifangda/claude-plugins nodejs-backend-patterns

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