# backend/ ## Files | File | What | When to read | | ---- | ---- | ------------ | | `README.md` | Backend quickstart and commands | Getting started with backend development | | `package.json` | Dependencies and npm scripts | Adding dependencies, understanding build | | `tsconfig.json` | TypeScript configuration | Compiler settings, path aliases | | `jest.config.ts` | Jest test configuration | Test setup, coverage settings | | `Dockerfile` | Container build definition | Docker builds, deployment | ## Subdirectories | Directory | What | When to read | | --------- | ---- | ------------ | | `src/` | Application source code | Any backend development | | `scripts/` | Utility scripts | Database scripts, automation |