How does it help with framework selection?

It provides a decision tree that compares Hono, Fastify, NestJS, and Express based on performance requirements, team experience, and deployment environments like Edge or Serverless.

Does it provide code for specific database ORMs?

While it focuses on architectural principles, it provides guidance on how to structure a Repository layer for clean data access and ORM interaction.

Can this skill help improve my app's security?

Absolutely. It includes a dedicated security checklist covering input validation, parameterized queries, JWT verification, and secure header implementation.

Does this skill support the latest Node.js features?

Yes, it includes specific guidance for Node.js 22+, including native TypeScript execution via experimental flags and the built-in test runner.

Node.js Best Practices & Architecture

Name: Node.js Best Practices & Architecture
Author: claudiodearaujo

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API Development

Guides Node.js development through modern framework selection, layered architecture, and robust security principles for 2025.

This skill empowers developers to make informed architectural decisions in the Node.js ecosystem, moving beyond rote coding to principled software engineering. It provides a structured decision-making framework for selecting the right tools—from runtimes like Node.js, Bun, or Deno to frameworks such as Hono, Fastify, and NestJS. By covering layered architecture, centralized error handling, async patterns, and comprehensive security checklists, this skill ensures your backend applications are built for performance, scalability, and maintainability according to 2025 industry standards.

Key Features

01Layered architecture patterns (Controller, Service, Repository)

02Context-aware framework selection (Hono, Fastify, NestJS, Express)

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04Modern runtime configuration for Node.js 22+ and ESM modules

05Standardized error handling and HTTP status code mapping

06Comprehensive security mindset and validation principles

Use Cases

01Bootstrapping a high-performance API with the optimal framework for your deployment target

02Refactoring a legacy monolithic application into a clean, layered architecture

03Implementing robust input validation and security headers in a production environment

What are Skills?·How to Install

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