Is error tracking included in the guidelines?

Yes, it provides comprehensive patterns for Sentry integration, ensuring every layer of the application correctly captures and reports exceptions.

How does it handle input validation?

It utilizes Zod for schema-based validation, ensuring that all incoming API data is validated and typed before reaching the business logic layer.

What architecture does this skill follow?

It enforces a strict four-layer architecture: Routes for endpoint definition, Controllers for request handling, Services for business logic, and Repositories for data access.

Which database tools are supported?

The skill is specifically optimized for Prisma ORM, providing implementation patterns for data access layers and schema consistency.

Can I use this skill to refactor existing projects?

Absolutely. It includes specific checklists and anti-pattern guides to help transition legacy Express applications toward modern, modular standards.

Node.js Backend Development Guidelines

Name: Node.js Backend Development Guidelines
Author: moonklabs

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Desarrollo de API

Implements standardized layered architecture and best practices for Node.js, Express, and TypeScript microservices.

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This skill provides comprehensive guidance for building robust backend services using a modern Node.js stack. It enforces a strict layered architecture—separating routes, controllers, services, and repositories—to ensure maximum maintainability and separation of concerns. By integrating industry-standard tools like Prisma for database access, Zod for schema validation, and Sentry for error tracking, it helps developers create scalable, production-grade APIs with built-in consistency across multiple microservices.

Características Principales

Integrated Sentry error tracking and performance monitoring
Zod-based input validation for robust type safety
Standardized layered architecture (Routes, Controllers, Services, Repositories)
Centralized configuration management via unifiedConfig
1 GitHub stars
Comprehensive testing strategies for unit and integration tests

Casos de Uso

Refactoring legacy Node.js code into a maintainable layered architecture
Implementing secure, validated API endpoints with Prisma and Zod
Scaffolding new Express.js microservices with a consistent structure

Acerca de

Características Principales

Integrated Sentry error tracking and performance monitoring
Zod-based input validation for robust type safety
Standardized layered architecture (Routes, Controllers, Services, Repositories)
Centralized configuration management via unifiedConfig
1 GitHub stars
Comprehensive testing strategies for unit and integration tests

Casos de Uso

Refactoring legacy Node.js code into a maintainable layered architecture
Implementing secure, validated API endpoints with Prisma and Zod
Scaffolding new Express.js microservices with a consistent structure