backend-rules.mdc

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# Backend Development Rules

## Related Rules
- @README.mdc for general coding practices
- @workflow-rules.mdc for development workflow
- @frontend-rules.mdc for frontend integration
- @api-documentation.mdc for API documentation standards

## Module References
- @backend/migrations.mdc for database migrations
- @backend/database.mdc for database management and optimization
- @backend/class-structure.mdc for class organization and structure
- @backend/code-style.mdc for code style guidelines
- @backend/background-jobs.mdc for background and delayed job processing
- @backend/api-design.mdc for API implementation and design
- @backend/data-processing.mdc for data processing and business logic
- @backend/best-practices.mdc for best practices and anti-patterns

## When to Check These Rules
- When working on models or controllers
- When writing database queries or migrations
- When implementing background jobs
- When creating or modifying API endpoints
- When documenting API endpoints

## Validation Checklist
- [ ] Code follows RuboCop conventions
- [ ] Database queries are optimized
- [ ] Background jobs use Sidekiq
- [ ] Error handling is implemented
- [ ] Business logic is properly separated
- [ ] API endpoints are properly documented
- [ ] OpenAPI/Swagger documentation is up to date