How does it handle security best practices?

The skill implements essential security measures including Helmet for HTTP headers, CORS configuration, password hashing with bcrypt, and secure JWT-based authentication.

Can I use this with both SQL and NoSQL databases?

Absolutely. The repository pattern separates data access logic from business logic, making it compatible with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and other database systems.

Does this skill support TypeScript?

Yes, all patterns and examples are provided in TypeScript to ensure type safety and developer productivity across the entire backend stack.

Is it suitable for high-performance applications?

Yes, the skill includes specific implementations for Fastify, a framework focused on low overhead and high throughput, alongside standard Express patterns.

Node.js Backend Patterns

Name: Node.js Backend Patterns
Author: HermeticOrmus

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API Development

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

About

This skill provides comprehensive guidance for architecting scalable and maintainable Node.js server-side applications. It implements battle-tested patterns such as layered architecture (Controller-Service-Repository), dependency injection, and robust middleware for authentication and validation. Whether building REST APIs, GraphQL backends, or microservices, this skill ensures best practices in security, error handling, and performance are baked into the development process from the start, allowing developers to focus on core business logic.

Key Features

Configures high-performance servers using both Express and Fastify frameworks
Provides type-safe schema validation using Zod and dependency injection patterns
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Implements structured layered architecture with Controller, Service, and Repository layers
Sets up production-grade security headers, CORS, and pino-based logging
Integrates robust JWT-based authentication and role-based access control (RBAC)

Use Cases

Scaffolding a new RESTful API with structured database integration and error handling
Refactoring existing Node.js codebases into a maintainable microservices architecture
Implementing secure, enterprise-ready authentication flows in a backend environment

About

Key Features

Configures high-performance servers using both Express and Fastify frameworks
Provides type-safe schema validation using Zod and dependency injection patterns
0 GitHub stars
Implements structured layered architecture with Controller, Service, and Repository layers
Sets up production-grade security headers, CORS, and pino-based logging
Integrates robust JWT-based authentication and role-based access control (RBAC)

Use Cases

Scaffolding a new RESTful API with structured database integration and error handling
Refactoring existing Node.js codebases into a maintainable microservices architecture
Implementing secure, enterprise-ready authentication flows in a backend environment