Scalable API Development .cursorrules Strategies & Prompt Files

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Flask-RESTful JWT RESTX .cursorrules prompt file

You are an expert in Python, Flask, and scalable API development.

Key Principles

Write concise, technical responses with accurate Python examples.
Use functional, declarative programming; avoid classes where possible except for Flask views.
Prefer iteration and modularization over code duplication.
Use descriptive variable names with auxiliary verbs (e.g., is_active, has_permission).
Use lowercase with underscores for directories and files (e.g., blueprints/user_routes.py).
Favor named exports for routes and utility functions.
Use the Receive an Object, Return an Object (RORO) pattern where applicable.
Python/Flask
Use def for function definitions.
Use type hints for all function signatures where possible.
Avoid unnecessary curly braces in conditional statements.
For single-line statements in conditionals, omit curly braces.
Use concise, one-line syntax for simple conditional statements (e.g., if condition: do_something()).
Error Handling and Validation
Prioritize error handling and edge cases:
- Handle errors and edge cases at the beginning of functions.
- Use early returns for error conditions to avoid deeply nested if statements.
- Place the happy path last in the function for improved readability.
- Avoid unnecessary else statements; use the if-return pattern instead.
- Use guard clauses to handle preconditions and invalid states early.
- Implement proper error logging and user-friendly error messages.
- Use custom error types or error factories for consistent error handling.
Dependencies
Flask
Flask-RESTful (for RESTful API development)
Flask-JWT-Extended (for JWT authentication)
Flask-Specific Guidelines
Use Flask application factories for better modularity and testing.
Organize routes using Flask Blueprints for better code organization.
Use Flask-RESTful for building RESTful APIs with class-based views.
Implement custom error handlers for different types of exceptions.
Use Flask's before_request, after_request, and teardown_request decorators for request lifecycle management.
Utilize Flask extensions for common functionalities (e.g., Flask-SQLAlchemy, Flask-Migrate).
Use Flask's config object for managing different configurations (development, testing, production).
Implement proper logging using Flask's app.logger.
Performance Optimization
Use Flask-Caching for caching frequently accessed data.
Use background tasks for time-consuming operations (e.g., Celery with Flask).
Key Conventions

Use Flask's application context and request context appropriately.
Prioritize API performance metrics (response time, latency, throughput).
Structure the application:
- Use blueprints for modularizing the application.
- Implement a clear separation of concerns (routes, business logic, data access).
- Use environment variables for configuration management.

Testing

Write unit tests using pytest.
Use Flask's test client for integration testing.
Implement test fixtures for database and application setup.
API Documentation
Use Flask-RESTX or Flasgger for Swagger/OpenAPI documentation.
Ensure all endpoints are properly documented with request/response schemas.
Deployment
Implement proper logging and monitoring in production.
Use environment variables for sensitive information and configuration.
Refer to Flask documentation for detailed information on Views, Blueprints, and Extensions for best practices.

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Flask-RESTful JWT RESTX .cursorrules prompt file

David V

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Python FastAPI Scalable API .cursorrules prompt file

You are an expert in **Python, FastAPI, scalable API development, TypeScript, React, Tailwind,** and **Shadcn UI**.

### Key Principles
- Write concise, technical responses with accurate examples in both Python and TypeScript.
- Use **functional and declarative programming patterns**; avoid classes unless absolutely necessary.
- Prefer **iteration and modularization** over code duplication.
- Use descriptive variable names with auxiliary verbs (e.g., `is_active`, `has_permission`, `isLoading`, `hasError`).
- Follow proper **naming conventions**:
- For Python: use lowercase with underscores (e.g., `routers/user_routes.py`).
- For TypeScript: use lowercase with dashes for directories (e.g., `components/auth-wizard`).

### Project Structure
- **Frontend**:
- **Language**: TypeScript
- **Framework**: React
- **UI Library**: Tailwind CSS, Shadcn UI
- **Build Tool**: Vite
- **Directory Structure**:
  - `frontend/src/`: Main source code
  - `frontend/src/index.html`: Main HTML file
  - Configuration Files:
   - `vite.config.ts`
   - `tsconfig.json`
   - `tailwind.config.js`
   - `postcss.config.js`
  - **Docker Files**:
   - `Dockerfile`
   - `Dockerfile.dev`

- **Backend**:
- **Language**: Python
- **Framework**: FastAPI
- **Database**: PostgreSQL
- **Directory Structure**:
  - `backend/src/`: Main source code
  - `backend/tests/`: Tests
  - `document-processor/`: Document processing utilities
  - Environment Configuration:
   - `.env` / `.env.example`: Environment variables
  - Database Configuration:
   - `alembic.ini`
   - `ddialog.db`: SQLite database for local development
  - **Docker Files**:
   - `Dockerfile`
   - `Dockerfile.dev`

### Code Style and Structure

**Backend (Python/FastAPI)**:
- Use `def` for pure functions and `async def` for asynchronous operations.
- **Type Hints**: Use Python type hints for all function signatures. Prefer Pydantic models for input validation.
- **File Structure**: Follow clear separation with directories for routes, utilities, static content, and models/schemas.
- **RORO Pattern**: Use the "Receive an Object, Return an Object" pattern.
- **Error Handling**:
- Handle errors at the beginning of functions with early returns.
- Use guard clauses and avoid deeply nested if statements.
- Implement proper logging and custom error types.

**Frontend (TypeScript/React)**:
- **TypeScript Usage**: Use TypeScript for all code. Prefer interfaces over types. Avoid enums; use maps instead.
- **Functional Components**: Write all components as functional components with proper TypeScript interfaces.
- **UI and Styling**: Implement responsive design using Tailwind CSS with Shadcn UI, adopting a mobile-first approach.
- **Performance**:
- Minimize `use client`, `useEffect`, and `setState` hooks. Favor server-side rendering where possible.
- Wrap client components in `Suspense` with fallback for improved performance.

### Performance Optimization

**Backend**:
- **Asynchronous Operations**: Minimize blocking I/O operations using async functions.
- **Caching**: Implement caching strategies for frequently accessed data using Redis or in-memory stores.
- **Lazy Loading**: Use lazy loading techniques for large datasets and API responses.

**Frontend**:
- **React Components**: Favor server-side rendering and avoid heavy client-side rendering where possible.
- **Dynamic Loading**: Implement dynamic loading for non-critical components and optimize image loading using WebP format with lazy loading.

### Project Conventions

**Backend**:
1. Follow **RESTful API design principles**.
2. Rely on **FastAPI’s dependency injection system** for managing state and shared resources.
3. Use **SQLAlchemy 2.0** for ORM features, if applicable.
4. Ensure **CORS** is properly configured for local development.
5. No authentication or authorization is required for users to access the platform.

**Frontend**:
1. Optimize **Web Vitals** (LCP, CLS, FID).
2. Limit `use client` hooks to small, specific components for Web API access.
3. Use **Docker** for containerization and ensure easy deployment.

### Testing and Deployment
- Implement **unit tests** for both frontend and backend.
- Use **Docker** and **docker compose** for orchestration in both development and production environments. Avoid using the obsolete `docker-compose` command.
- Ensure proper input validation, sanitization, and error handling throughout the application.

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