Backend Development

When to Use

• User says "design an API" or "build a REST endpoint"
• User says "create a backend" or "set up a server"
• User asks about authentication, caching, or rate limiting
• User wants to architect a microservices system
• User asks about API response formats or error handling patterns

Workflow: Designing a New API

Step 1: Clarify Requirements

Ask the user:

• What resources/entities does the API manage?
• Who are the consumers (web frontend, mobile, third-party)?
• What authentication method is needed (JWT, OAuth, API keys)?
• Expected scale (requests/sec, data volume)?