Backend API

When to use this skill

• When creating or modifying API endpoints, routes, or controllers
• When designing RESTful resource URLs and HTTP method mappings
• When implementing API versioning (URL-based or header-based)
• When selecting and returning appropriate HTTP status codes
• When structuring API responses and error formats
• When implementing query parameter handling for filtering, sorting, or pagination
• When working with route configuration, API middleware, or request validation
• When establishing naming conventions for API resources and endpoints
• When implementing rate limiting or API usage headers

This Skill provides Claude Code with specific guidance on how to adhere to coding standards as they relate to how it should handle backend API.

Instructions

For details, refer to the information provided in this file: backend API