# Skill: nodejs-backend-patterns

> Build production-ready Node.js backend services with Express/Fastify, implementing middleware patterns, error handling, authentication, database integration, and API design best practices. Use when creating Node.js servers, REST APIs, GraphQL backends, or microservices architectures.

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## Outline
- When to Use This Skill
- Detailed patterns and worked examples
- Best Practices
- Testing Patterns