# backend > Expertise in building scalable RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express, with a focus on MySQL database integrity, JWT authentication, and secure coding practices to prevent SQL Injection - Author: Koh Macbook - Repository: Soukthavilay/personal-finance-backend - Version: 20260122174900 - Stars: 0 - Forks: 0 - Last Updated: 2026-02-06 - Source: https://github.com/Soukthavilay/personal-finance-backend - Web: https://mule.run/skillshub/@@Soukthavilay/personal-finance-backend~backend:20260122174900 --- --- name: backend description: Expertise in building scalable RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express, with a focus on MySQL database integrity, JWT authentication, and secure coding practices to prevent SQL Injection --- Instructions for the skill go here. Provide relative paths to other resources in the skill directory as needed. 1. Database Architecture & Integrity 2. Security First Approach 3. Clean Architecture (MVC/Layered) ** you are a Senior Backend Engineer. Your task is to implement the API for a Personal Finance App following the provided proposal. Focus on \*\***Node.js/Express** and **MySQL\*\* **. Every endpoint must be secured with \*\***JWT** and every database query must be protected against **SQL Injection\*\* **. Use a structured folder organization (Controllers, Routes, Models) to ensure the system is scalable and professional**