backend-patterns

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name: backend-patterns
description: Backend architecture patterns, API design, database optimization, and server-side best practices for Node.js, Express, and Next.js API routes.
origin: ECC
---

# Backend Development Patterns

Backend architecture patterns and best practices for scalable server-side applications.

## When to Activate

- Designing REST or GraphQL API endpoints
- Implementing repository, service, or controller layers
- Optimizing database queries (N+1, indexing, connection po