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Engineering · Skill set · 16 skills

Backend architecture

Service design patterns: microservices, CQRS, event sourcing, sagas, workflow engines, auth, error handling, Postgres schema design and SQL tuning.

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Skills in this set

  • Architecture Patterns

    Implement proven backend architecture patterns including Clean Architecture, Hexagonal Architecture, and Domain-Driven Design. Use this skill when designing clean architecture…

  • CQRS Implementation

    Implement Command Query Responsibility Segregation for scalable architectures. Use when separating read and write models, optimizing query performance, or building event-sourced…

  • Event Store Design

    Design and implement event stores for event-sourced systems. Use when building event sourcing infrastructure, choosing event store technologies, or implementing event persistence…

  • Microservices Patterns

    Design microservices architectures with service boundaries, event-driven communication, and resilience patterns. Use when building distributed systems, decomposing monoliths, or…

  • Projection Patterns

    Build read models and projections from event streams. Use when implementing CQRS read sides, building materialized views, or optimizing query performance in event-sourced systems.

  • Saga Orchestration

    Implement saga patterns for distributed transactions and cross-aggregate workflows. Use this skill when implementing distributed transactions across microservices where 2PC is…

  • Temporal Python Testing Strategies

    Test Temporal workflows with pytest, time-skipping, and mocking strategies. Covers unit testing, integration testing, replay testing, and local development setup. Use when…

  • Workflow Orchestration Patterns

    Design durable workflows with Temporal for distributed systems. Covers workflow vs activity separation, saga patterns, state management, and determinism constraints. Use when…

  • FastAPI Project Templates

    Create production-ready FastAPI projects with async patterns, dependency injection, and comprehensive error handling. Use when building new FastAPI applications or setting up…

  • Authentication & Authorization Implementation Patterns

    Master authentication and authorization patterns including JWT, OAuth2, session management, and RBAC to build secure, scalable access control systems. Use when implementing auth…

  • Error Handling Patterns

    Master error handling patterns across languages including exceptions, Result types, error propagation, and graceful degradation to build resilient applications. Use when…

  • SQL Optimization Patterns

    Master SQL query optimization, indexing strategies, and EXPLAIN analysis to dramatically improve database performance and eliminate slow queries. Use when debugging slow queries…

  • Node.js Backend Patterns

    Build production-ready Node.js backend services with Express/Fastify, implementing middleware patterns, error handling, authentication, database integration, and API design best…

  • .NET Backend Development Patterns

    Master C#/.NET backend development patterns for building robust APIs, MCP servers, and enterprise applications. Covers async/await, dependency injection, Entity Framework Core…

  • PostgreSQL Table Design

    Use this skill when designing or reviewing a PostgreSQL-specific schema. Covers best-practices, data types, indexing, constraints, performance patterns, and advanced features

  • Database Migration

    Execute database migrations across ORMs and platforms with zero-downtime strategies, data transformation, and rollback procedures. Use when migrating databases, changing schemas…

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Frequently asked questions

What is in the Backend architecture skill set?

16 skills: Architecture Patterns, CQRS Implementation, Event Store Design, Microservices Patterns, Projection Patterns, Saga Orchestration, and 10 more.

Is the Backend architecture skill set free?

Yes. It is published by Seth Hobson under the MIT licence and works with a free Phở account.

How do I add Backend architecture to Phở?

Press Open in Phở and add the set once. From then on Phở picks the right skill from it whenever a request matches.

Copied unchanged from wshobson/agents at commit 7e2fb55 and credited to Seth Hobson, who is not affiliated with Phở. The full instructions and licence text ship with the skill inside Phở.