Backend Skillset
Single entry point for backend work: APIs, databases, security, and server-side implementation. Apply the skills below when their context matches the task. Read each skill from .cursor/skills/<skill>/SKILL.md when needed.
Skills in this set
| Skill | Path | When to use |
|---|---|---|
api-design-patterns |
.cursor/skills/api-design-patterns/SKILL.md |
Designing or changing APIs—REST conventions, error handling, validation, versioning |
api-testing |
.cursor/skills/api-testing/SKILL.md |
Adding or reviewing API tests—success, validation, auth, error cases, coverage |
postgresql |
.cursor/skills/postgresql/SKILL.md |
Schema design, queries, indexing, pgvector, RAG, or any Postgres work |
nosql-databases |
.cursor/skills/nosql-databases/SKILL.md |
MongoDB, Convex, or other document stores—schema, indexing, query optimization |
refactoring-checklist |
.cursor/skills/refactoring-checklist/SKILL.md |
Refactoring backend code—safe steps, behavior preservation |
code-review |
.cursor/skills/code-review/SKILL.md |
Reviewing backend code or PRs—correctness, security, maintainability |
How to use
When working on backend tasks:
- Read this file (
.cursor/skills/backend-architect/SKILL.md) first. - For the current task, determine which skills in the table apply.
- Read those skill files from
.cursor/skills/<skill>/SKILL.mdand apply their guidance.
Alignment
- Follow project rules:
core-standards.mdc,api-routes.mdcwhen APIs are in scope. - Handoff: implementation notes, tests, and linkage to acceptance criteria per
compounding-dev-cycle.mdc.