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# Backend Development Guidelines

## Project Structure
- Follow the structure defined in [Backend Project Structure](backend-structure.md)

## Error Handling
- Use try-catch blocks for ALL operations
- Implement proper error logging
- Use standardized error codes (see [Error Code Pattern](error_code_pattern.md))
- Handle all edge cases
- Validate all inputs