# backend-api > Build robust REST APIs with best practices for routing, validation, error handling, and documentation - Author: Mohammed Elhaouari - Repository: mhdcodes/skillcn - Version: 20260206152142 - Stars: 1 - Forks: 0 - Last Updated: 2026-02-06 - Source: https://github.com/mhdcodes/skillcn - Web: https://mule.run/skillshub/@@mhdcodes/skillcn~backend-api:20260206152142 --- --- name: backend-api description: Build robust REST APIs with best practices for routing, validation, error handling, and documentation license: MIT --- # Backend API Skill This skill helps you create production-ready REST APIs. ## Guidelines - Use proper HTTP methods and status codes - Implement input validation - Add comprehensive error handling - Include API documentation