Backend Development
Skill VerifiedProduction backend systems development. Stack: Node.js/TypeScript, Python, Go, Rust | NestJS, FastAPI, Django, Express | PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis. Capabilities: REST/GraphQL/gRPC APIs, OAuth 2.1/JWT auth, OWASP security, microservices, caching, load balancing, Docker/K8s deployment. Actions: design, build, implement, secure, optimize, deploy, test APIs and services. Keywords: API design, REST, GraphQL, gRPC, authentication, OAuth, JWT, RBAC, database, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, caching, microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, OWASP, security, performance, scalability, NestJS, FastAPI, Express, middleware, rate limiting. Use when: designing APIs, implementing auth/authz, optimizing queries, building microservices, securing endpoints, deploying containers, setting up CI/CD.
This extension provides detailed guidance across the entire backend development lifecycle, including language/framework selection, database choices, API design principles (REST, GraphQL, gRPC), architectural patterns (microservices, event-driven), security best practices (OWASP Top 10), DevOps, testing strategies, and performance optimization.
Maintenance
- warning:Commit recencyNo commits found in the last 12 months, suggesting the extension may be unmaintained.
Installation
npx skills add samhvw8/dot-claudeRuns the Vercel skills CLI (skills.sh) via npx — needs Node.js locally and at least one installed skills-compatible agent (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, …). Assumes the repo follows the agentskills.io format.
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