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name: cc-skill-backend-patterns description: "Backend architecture patterns, API design, database optimization, and server-side best practices for Node.js, Express, and Next.js API routes." risk: critical source: community date_added: "2026-02-27"

Backend Development Patterns

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

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