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+---
+name: java-coding-standards
+description: Java coding standards for Spring Boot services: naming, immutability, Optional usage, streams, exceptions, generics, and project layout.
+---
+
+# Java Coding Standards
+
+Standards for readable, maintainable Java (17+) code in Spring Boot services.
+
+## Core Principles
+
+- Prefer clarity over cleverness
+- Immutable by default; minimize shared mutable state
+- Fail fast with meaningful exceptions
+- Consistent naming and package structure
+
+## Naming
+
+```java
+// ✅ Classes/Records: PascalCase
+public class MarketService {}
+public record Money(BigDecimal amount, Currency currency) {}
+
+// ✅ Methods/fields: camelCase
+private final MarketRepository marketRepository;
+public Market findBySlug(String slug) {}
+
+// ✅ Constants: UPPER_SNAKE_CASE
+private static final int MAX_PAGE_SIZE = 100;
+```
+
+## Immutability
+
+```java
+// ✅ Favor records and final fields
+public record MarketDto(Long id, String name, MarketStatus status) {}
+
+public class Market {
+  private final Long id;
+  private final String name;
+  // getters only, no setters
+}
+```
+
+## Optional Usage
+
+```java
+// ✅ Return Optional from find* methods
+Optional<Market> market = marketRepository.findBySlug(slug);
+
+// ✅ Map/flatMap instead of get()
+return market
+    .map(MarketResponse::from)
+    .orElseThrow(() -> new EntityNotFoundException("Market not found"));
+```
+
+## Streams Best Practices
+
+```java
+// ✅ Use streams for transformations, keep pipelines short
+List<String> names = markets.stream()
+    .map(Market::name)
+    .filter(Objects::nonNull)
+    .toList();
+
+// ❌ Avoid complex nested streams; prefer loops for clarity
+```
+
+## Exceptions
+
+- Use unchecked exceptions for domain errors; wrap technical exceptions with context
+- Create domain-specific exceptions (e.g., `MarketNotFoundException`)
+- Avoid broad `catch (Exception ex)` unless rethrowing/logging centrally
+
+```java
+throw new MarketNotFoundException(slug);
+```
+
+## Generics and Type Safety
+
+- Avoid raw types; declare generic parameters
+- Prefer bounded generics for reusable utilities
+
+```java
+public <T extends Identifiable> Map<Long, T> indexById(Collection<T> items) { ... }
+```
+
+## Project Structure (Maven/Gradle)
+
+```
+src/main/java/com/example/app/
+  config/
+  controller/
+  service/
+  repository/
+  domain/
+  dto/
+  util/
+src/main/resources/
+  application.yml
+src/test/java/... (mirrors main)
+```
+
+## Formatting and Style
+
+- Use 2 or 4 spaces consistently (project standard)
+- One public top-level type per file
+- Keep methods short and focused; extract helpers
+- Order members: constants, fields, constructors, public methods, protected, private
+
+## Code Smells to Avoid
+
+- Long parameter lists → use DTO/builders
+- Deep nesting → early returns
+- Magic numbers → named constants
+- Static mutable state → prefer dependency injection
+- Silent catch blocks → log and act or rethrow
+
+## Logging
+
+```java
+private static final Logger log = LoggerFactory.getLogger(MarketService.class);
+log.info("fetch_market slug={}", slug);
+log.error("failed_fetch_market slug={}", slug, ex);
+```
+
+## Null Handling
+
+- Accept `@Nullable` only when unavoidable; otherwise use `@NonNull`
+- Use Bean Validation (`@NotNull`, `@NotBlank`) on inputs
+
+## Testing Expectations
+
+- JUnit 5 + AssertJ for fluent assertions
+- Mockito for mocking; avoid partial mocks where possible
+- Favor deterministic tests; no hidden sleeps
+
+**Remember**: Keep code intentional, typed, and observable. Optimize for maintainability over micro-optimizations unless proven necessary.
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+---
+name: jpa-patterns
+description: JPA/Hibernate patterns for entity design, relationships, query optimization, transactions, auditing, indexing, pagination, and pooling in Spring Boot.
+---
+
+# JPA/Hibernate Patterns
+
+Use for data modeling, repositories, and performance tuning in Spring Boot.
+
+## Entity Design
+
+```java
+@Entity
+@Table(name = "markets", indexes = {
+  @Index(name = "idx_markets_slug", columnList = "slug", unique = true)
+})
+@EntityListeners(AuditingEntityListener.class)
+public class MarketEntity {
+  @Id @GeneratedValue(strategy = GenerationType.IDENTITY)
+  private Long id;
+
+  @Column(nullable = false, length = 200)
+  private String name;
+
+  @Column(nullable = false, unique = true, length = 120)
+  private String slug;
+
+  @Enumerated(EnumType.STRING)
+  private MarketStatus status = MarketStatus.ACTIVE;
+
+  @CreatedDate private Instant createdAt;
+  @LastModifiedDate private Instant updatedAt;
+}
+```
+
+Enable auditing:
+```java
+@Configuration
+@EnableJpaAuditing
+class JpaConfig {}
+```
+
+## Relationships and N+1 Prevention
+
+```java
+@OneToMany(mappedBy = "market", cascade = CascadeType.ALL, orphanRemoval = true)
+private List<PositionEntity> positions = new ArrayList<>();
+```
+
+- Default to lazy loading; use `JOIN FETCH` in queries when needed
+- Avoid `EAGER` on collections; use DTO projections for read paths
+
+```java
+@Query("select m from MarketEntity m left join fetch m.positions where m.id = :id")
+Optional<MarketEntity> findWithPositions(@Param("id") Long id);
+```
+
+## Repository Patterns
+
+```java
+public interface MarketRepository extends JpaRepository<MarketEntity, Long> {
+  Optional<MarketEntity> findBySlug(String slug);
+
+  @Query("select m from MarketEntity m where m.status = :status")
+  Page<MarketEntity> findByStatus(@Param("status") MarketStatus status, Pageable pageable);
+}
+```
+
+- Use projections for lightweight queries:
+```java
+public interface MarketSummary {
+  Long getId();
+  String getName();
+  MarketStatus getStatus();
+}
+Page<MarketSummary> findAllBy(Pageable pageable);
+```
+
+## Transactions
+
+- Annotate service methods with `@Transactional`
+- Use `@Transactional(readOnly = true)` for read paths to optimize
+- Choose propagation carefully; avoid long-running transactions
+
+```java
+@Transactional
+public Market updateStatus(Long id, MarketStatus status) {
+  MarketEntity entity = repo.findById(id)
+      .orElseThrow(() -> new EntityNotFoundException("Market"));
+  entity.setStatus(status);
+  return Market.from(entity);
+}
+```
+
+## Pagination
+
+```java
+PageRequest page = PageRequest.of(pageNumber, pageSize, Sort.by("createdAt").descending());
+Page<MarketEntity> markets = repo.findByStatus(MarketStatus.ACTIVE, page);
+```
+
+For cursor-like pagination, include `id > :lastId` in JPQL with ordering.
+
+## Indexing and Performance
+
+- Add indexes for common filters (`status`, `slug`, foreign keys)
+- Use composite indexes matching query patterns (`status, created_at`)
+- Avoid `select *`; project only needed columns
+- Batch writes with `saveAll` and `hibernate.jdbc.batch_size`
+
+## Connection Pooling (HikariCP)
+
+Recommended properties:
+```
+spring.datasource.hikari.maximum-pool-size=20
+spring.datasource.hikari.minimum-idle=5
+spring.datasource.hikari.connection-timeout=30000
+spring.datasource.hikari.validation-timeout=5000
+```
+
+For PostgreSQL LOB handling, add:
+```
+spring.jpa.properties.hibernate.jdbc.lob.non_contextual_creation=true
+```
+
+## Caching
+
+- 1st-level cache is per EntityManager; avoid keeping entities across transactions
+- For read-heavy entities, consider second-level cache cautiously; validate eviction strategy
+
+## Migrations
+
+- Use Flyway or Liquibase; never rely on Hibernate auto DDL in production
+- Keep migrations idempotent and additive; avoid dropping columns without plan
+
+## Testing Data Access
+
+- Prefer `@DataJpaTest` with Testcontainers to mirror production
+- Assert SQL efficiency using logs: set `logging.level.org.hibernate.SQL=DEBUG` and `logging.level.org.hibernate.orm.jdbc.bind=TRACE` for parameter values
+
+**Remember**: Keep entities lean, queries intentional, and transactions short. Prevent N+1 with fetch strategies and projections, and index for your read/write paths.
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+---
+name: springboot-patterns
+description: Spring Boot architecture patterns, REST API design, layered services, data access, caching, async processing, and logging. Use for Java Spring Boot backend work.
+---
+
+# Spring Boot Development Patterns
+
+Spring Boot architecture and API patterns for scalable, production-grade services.
+
+## REST API Structure
+
+```java
+@RestController
+@RequestMapping("/api/markets")
+@Validated
+class MarketController {
+  private final MarketService marketService;
+
+  MarketController(MarketService marketService) {
+    this.marketService = marketService;
+  }
+
+  @GetMapping
+  ResponseEntity<Page<MarketResponse>> list(
+      @RequestParam(defaultValue = "0") int page,
+      @RequestParam(defaultValue = "20") int size) {
+    Page<Market> markets = marketService.list(PageRequest.of(page, size));
+    return ResponseEntity.ok(markets.map(MarketResponse::from));
+  }
+
+  @PostMapping
+  ResponseEntity<MarketResponse> create(@Valid @RequestBody CreateMarketRequest request) {
+    Market market = marketService.create(request);
+    return ResponseEntity.status(HttpStatus.CREATED).body(MarketResponse.from(market));
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Repository Pattern (Spring Data JPA)
+
+```java
+public interface MarketRepository extends JpaRepository<MarketEntity, Long> {
+  @Query("select m from MarketEntity m where m.status = :status order by m.volume desc")
+  List<MarketEntity> findActive(@Param("status") MarketStatus status, Pageable pageable);
+}
+```
+
+## Service Layer with Transactions
+
+```java
+@Service
+public class MarketService {
+  private final MarketRepository repo;
+
+  public MarketService(MarketRepository repo) {
+    this.repo = repo;
+  }
+
+  @Transactional
+  public Market create(CreateMarketRequest request) {
+    MarketEntity entity = MarketEntity.from(request);
+    MarketEntity saved = repo.save(entity);
+    return Market.from(saved);
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## DTOs and Validation
+
+```java
+public record CreateMarketRequest(
+    @NotBlank @Size(max = 200) String name,
+    @NotBlank @Size(max = 2000) String description,
+    @NotNull @FutureOrPresent Instant endDate,
+    @NotEmpty List<@NotBlank String> categories) {}
+
+public record MarketResponse(Long id, String name, MarketStatus status) {
+  static MarketResponse from(Market market) {
+    return new MarketResponse(market.id(), market.name(), market.status());
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Exception Handling
+
+```java
+@ControllerAdvice
+class GlobalExceptionHandler {
+  @ExceptionHandler(MethodArgumentNotValidException.class)
+  ResponseEntity<ApiError> handleValidation(MethodArgumentNotValidException ex) {
+    String message = ex.getBindingResult().getFieldErrors().stream()
+        .map(e -> e.getField() + ": " + e.getDefaultMessage())
+        .collect(Collectors.joining(", "));
+    return ResponseEntity.badRequest().body(ApiError.validation(message));
+  }
+
+  @ExceptionHandler(AccessDeniedException.class)
+  ResponseEntity<ApiError> handleAccessDenied() {
+    return ResponseEntity.status(HttpStatus.FORBIDDEN).body(ApiError.of("Forbidden"));
+  }
+
+  @ExceptionHandler(Exception.class)
+  ResponseEntity<ApiError> handleGeneric(Exception ex) {
+    // Log unexpected errors with stack traces
+    return ResponseEntity.status(HttpStatus.INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR)
+        .body(ApiError.of("Internal server error"));
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Caching
+
+Requires `@EnableCaching` on a configuration class.
+
+```java
+@Service
+public class MarketCacheService {
+  private final MarketRepository repo;
+
+  public MarketCacheService(MarketRepository repo) {
+    this.repo = repo;
+  }
+
+  @Cacheable(value = "market", key = "#id")
+  public Market getById(Long id) {
+    return repo.findById(id)
+        .map(Market::from)
+        .orElseThrow(() -> new EntityNotFoundException("Market not found"));
+  }
+
+  @CacheEvict(value = "market", key = "#id")
+  public void evict(Long id) {}
+}
+```
+
+## Async Processing
+
+Requires `@EnableAsync` on a configuration class.
+
+```java
+@Service
+public class NotificationService {
+  @Async
+  public CompletableFuture<Void> sendAsync(Notification notification) {
+    // send email/SMS
+    return CompletableFuture.completedFuture(null);
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Logging (SLF4J)
+
+```java
+@Service
+public class ReportService {
+  private static final Logger log = LoggerFactory.getLogger(ReportService.class);
+
+  public Report generate(Long marketId) {
+    log.info("generate_report marketId={}", marketId);
+    try {
+      // logic
+    } catch (Exception ex) {
+      log.error("generate_report_failed marketId={}", marketId, ex);
+      throw ex;
+    }
+    return new Report();
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Middleware / Filters
+
+```java
+@Component
+public class RequestLoggingFilter extends OncePerRequestFilter {
+  private static final Logger log = LoggerFactory.getLogger(RequestLoggingFilter.class);
+
+  @Override
+  protected void doFilterInternal(HttpServletRequest request, HttpServletResponse response,
+      FilterChain filterChain) throws ServletException, IOException {
+    long start = System.currentTimeMillis();
+    try {
+      filterChain.doFilter(request, response);
+    } finally {
+      long duration = System.currentTimeMillis() - start;
+      log.info("req method={} uri={} status={} durationMs={}",
+          request.getMethod(), request.getRequestURI(), response.getStatus(), duration);
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Pagination and Sorting
+
+```java
+PageRequest page = PageRequest.of(pageNumber, pageSize, Sort.by("createdAt").descending());
+Page<Market> results = marketService.list(page);
+```
+
+## Error-Resilient External Calls
+
+```java
+public <T> T withRetry(Supplier<T> supplier, int maxRetries) {
+  int attempts = 0;
+  while (true) {
+    try {
+      return supplier.get();
+    } catch (Exception ex) {
+      attempts++;
+      if (attempts >= maxRetries) {
+        throw ex;
+      }
+      try {
+        Thread.sleep((long) Math.pow(2, attempts) * 100L);
+      } catch (InterruptedException ie) {
+        Thread.currentThread().interrupt();
+        throw ex;
+      }
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Rate Limiting (Filter + Bucket4j)
+
+**Security Note**: The `X-Forwarded-For` header is untrusted by default because clients can spoof it.
+Only use forwarded headers when:
+1. Your app is behind a trusted reverse proxy (nginx, AWS ALB, etc.)
+2. You have registered `ForwardedHeaderFilter` as a bean
+3. You have configured `server.forward-headers-strategy=NATIVE` or `FRAMEWORK` in application properties
+4. Your proxy is configured to overwrite (not append to) the `X-Forwarded-For` header
+
+When `ForwardedHeaderFilter` is properly configured, `request.getRemoteAddr()` will automatically
+return the correct client IP from the forwarded headers. Without this configuration, use
+`request.getRemoteAddr()` directly—it returns the immediate connection IP, which is the only
+trustworthy value.
+
+```java
+@Component
+public class RateLimitFilter extends OncePerRequestFilter {
+  private final Map<String, Bucket> buckets = new ConcurrentHashMap<>();
+
+  /*
+   * SECURITY: This filter uses request.getRemoteAddr() to identify clients for rate limiting.
+   *
+   * If your application is behind a reverse proxy (nginx, AWS ALB, etc.), you MUST configure
+   * Spring to handle forwarded headers properly for accurate client IP detection:
+   *
+   * 1. Set server.forward-headers-strategy=NATIVE (for cloud platforms) or FRAMEWORK in
+   *    application.properties/yaml
+   * 2. If using FRAMEWORK strategy, register ForwardedHeaderFilter:
+   *
+   *    @Bean
+   *    ForwardedHeaderFilter forwardedHeaderFilter() {
+   *        return new ForwardedHeaderFilter();
+   *    }
+   *
+   * 3. Ensure your proxy overwrites (not appends) the X-Forwarded-For header to prevent spoofing
+   * 4. Configure server.tomcat.remoteip.trusted-proxies or equivalent for your container
+   *
+   * Without this configuration, request.getRemoteAddr() returns the proxy IP, not the client IP.
+   * Do NOT read X-Forwarded-For directly—it is trivially spoofable without trusted proxy handling.
+   */
+  @Override
+  protected void doFilterInternal(HttpServletRequest request, HttpServletResponse response,
+      FilterChain filterChain) throws ServletException, IOException {
+    // Use getRemoteAddr() which returns the correct client IP when ForwardedHeaderFilter
+    // is configured, or the direct connection IP otherwise. Never trust X-Forwarded-For
+    // headers directly without proper proxy configuration.
+    String clientIp = request.getRemoteAddr();
+
+    Bucket bucket = buckets.computeIfAbsent(clientIp,
+        k -> Bucket.builder()
+            .addLimit(Bandwidth.classic(100, Refill.greedy(100, Duration.ofMinutes(1))))
+            .build());
+
+    if (bucket.tryConsume(1)) {
+      filterChain.doFilter(request, response);
+    } else {
+      response.setStatus(HttpStatus.TOO_MANY_REQUESTS.value());
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Background Jobs
+
+Use Spring’s `@Scheduled` or integrate with queues (e.g., Kafka, SQS, RabbitMQ). Keep handlers idempotent and observable.
+
+## Observability
+
+- Structured logging (JSON) via Logback encoder
+- Metrics: Micrometer + Prometheus/OTel
+- Tracing: Micrometer Tracing with OpenTelemetry or Brave backend
+
+## Production Defaults
+
+- Prefer constructor injection, avoid field injection
+- Enable `spring.mvc.problemdetails.enabled=true` for RFC 7807 errors (Spring Boot 3+)
+- Configure HikariCP pool sizes for workload, set timeouts
+- Use `@Transactional(readOnly = true)` for queries
+- Enforce null-safety via `@NonNull` and `Optional` where appropriate
+
+**Remember**: Keep controllers thin, services focused, repositories simple, and errors handled centrally. Optimize for maintainability and testability.
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+---
+name: springboot-security
+description: Spring Security best practices for authn/authz, validation, CSRF, secrets, headers, rate limiting, and dependency security in Java Spring Boot services.
+---
+
+# Spring Boot Security Review
+
+Use when adding auth, handling input, creating endpoints, or dealing with secrets.
+
+## Authentication
+
+- Prefer stateless JWT or opaque tokens with revocation list
+- Use `httpOnly`, `Secure`, `SameSite=Strict` cookies for sessions
+- Validate tokens with `OncePerRequestFilter` or resource server
+
+```java
+@Component
+public class JwtAuthFilter extends OncePerRequestFilter {
+  private final JwtService jwtService;
+
+  public JwtAuthFilter(JwtService jwtService) {
+    this.jwtService = jwtService;
+  }
+
+  @Override
+  protected void doFilterInternal(HttpServletRequest request, HttpServletResponse response,
+      FilterChain chain) throws ServletException, IOException {
+    String header = request.getHeader(HttpHeaders.AUTHORIZATION);
+    if (header != null && header.startsWith("Bearer ")) {
+      String token = header.substring(7);
+      Authentication auth = jwtService.authenticate(token);
+      SecurityContextHolder.getContext().setAuthentication(auth);
+    }
+    chain.doFilter(request, response);
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Authorization
+
+- Enable method security: `@EnableMethodSecurity`
+- Use `@PreAuthorize("hasRole('ADMIN')")` or `@PreAuthorize("@authz.canEdit(#id)")`
+- Deny by default; expose only required scopes
+
+## Input Validation
+
+- Use Bean Validation with `@Valid` on controllers
+- Apply constraints on DTOs: `@NotBlank`, `@Email`, `@Size`, custom validators
+- Sanitize any HTML with a whitelist before rendering
+
+## SQL Injection Prevention
+
+- Use Spring Data repositories or parameterized queries
+- For native queries, use `:param` bindings; never concatenate strings
+
+## CSRF Protection
+
+- For browser session apps, keep CSRF enabled; include token in forms/headers
+- For pure APIs with Bearer tokens, disable CSRF and rely on stateless auth
+
+```java
+http
+  .csrf(csrf -> csrf.disable())
+  .sessionManagement(sm -> sm.sessionCreationPolicy(SessionCreationPolicy.STATELESS));
+```
+
+## Secrets Management
+
+- No secrets in source; load from env or vault
+- Keep `application.yml` free of credentials; use placeholders
+- Rotate tokens and DB credentials regularly
+
+## Security Headers
+
+```java
+http
+  .headers(headers -> headers
+    .contentSecurityPolicy(csp -> csp
+      .policyDirectives("default-src 'self'"))
+    .frameOptions(HeadersConfigurer.FrameOptionsConfig::sameOrigin)
+    .xssProtection(Customizer.withDefaults())
+    .referrerPolicy(rp -> rp.policy(ReferrerPolicyHeaderWriter.ReferrerPolicy.NO_REFERRER)));
+```
+
+## Rate Limiting
+
+- Apply Bucket4j or gateway-level limits on expensive endpoints
+- Log and alert on bursts; return 429 with retry hints
+
+## Dependency Security
+
+- Run OWASP Dependency Check / Snyk in CI
+- Keep Spring Boot and Spring Security on supported versions
+- Fail builds on known CVEs
+
+## Logging and PII
+
+- Never log secrets, tokens, passwords, or full PAN data
+- Redact sensitive fields; use structured JSON logging
+
+## File Uploads
+
+- Validate size, content type, and extension
+- Store outside web root; scan if required
+
+## Checklist Before Release
+
+- [ ] Auth tokens validated and expired correctly
+- [ ] Authorization guards on every sensitive path
+- [ ] All inputs validated and sanitized
+- [ ] No string-concatenated SQL
+- [ ] CSRF posture correct for app type
+- [ ] Secrets externalized; none committed
+- [ ] Security headers configured
+- [ ] Rate limiting on APIs
+- [ ] Dependencies scanned and up to date
+- [ ] Logs free of sensitive data
+
+**Remember**: Deny by default, validate inputs, least privilege, and secure-by-configuration first.
diff --git a/skills/springboot-tdd/SKILL.md b/skills/springboot-tdd/SKILL.md
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+---
+name: springboot-tdd
+description: Test-driven development for Spring Boot using JUnit 5, Mockito, MockMvc, Testcontainers, and JaCoCo. Use when adding features, fixing bugs, or refactoring.
+---
+
+# Spring Boot TDD Workflow
+
+TDD guidance for Spring Boot services with 80%+ coverage (unit + integration).
+
+## When to Use
+
+- New features or endpoints
+- Bug fixes or refactors
+- Adding data access logic or security rules
+
+## Workflow
+
+1) Write tests first (they should fail)
+2) Implement minimal code to pass
+3) Refactor with tests green
+4) Enforce coverage (JaCoCo)
+
+## Unit Tests (JUnit 5 + Mockito)
+
+```java
+@ExtendWith(MockitoExtension.class)
+class MarketServiceTest {
+  @Mock MarketRepository repo;
+  @InjectMocks MarketService service;
+
+  @Test
+  void createsMarket() {
+    CreateMarketRequest req = new CreateMarketRequest("name", "desc", Instant.now(), List.of("cat"));
+    when(repo.save(any())).thenAnswer(inv -> inv.getArgument(0));
+
+    Market result = service.create(req);
+
+    assertThat(result.name()).isEqualTo("name");
+    verify(repo).save(any());
+  }
+}
+```
+
+Patterns:
+- Arrange-Act-Assert
+- Avoid partial mocks; prefer explicit stubbing
+- Use `@ParameterizedTest` for variants
+
+## Web Layer Tests (MockMvc)
+
+```java
+@WebMvcTest(MarketController.class)
+class MarketControllerTest {
+  @Autowired MockMvc mockMvc;
+  @MockBean MarketService marketService;
+
+  @Test
+  void returnsMarkets() throws Exception {
+    when(marketService.list(any())).thenReturn(Page.empty());
+
+    mockMvc.perform(get("/api/markets"))
+        .andExpect(status().isOk())
+        .andExpect(jsonPath("$.content").isArray());
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Integration Tests (SpringBootTest)
+
+```java
+@SpringBootTest
+@AutoConfigureMockMvc
+@ActiveProfiles("test")
+class MarketIntegrationTest {
+  @Autowired MockMvc mockMvc;
+
+  @Test
+  void createsMarket() throws Exception {
+    mockMvc.perform(post("/api/markets")
+        .contentType(MediaType.APPLICATION_JSON)
+        .content("""
+          {"name":"Test","description":"Desc","endDate":"2030-01-01T00:00:00Z","categories":["general"]}
+        """))
+      .andExpect(status().isCreated());
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Persistence Tests (DataJpaTest)
+
+```java
+@DataJpaTest
+@AutoConfigureTestDatabase(replace = AutoConfigureTestDatabase.Replace.NONE)
+@Import(TestContainersConfig.class)
+class MarketRepositoryTest {
+  @Autowired MarketRepository repo;
+
+  @Test
+  void savesAndFinds() {
+    MarketEntity entity = new MarketEntity();
+    entity.setName("Test");
+    repo.save(entity);
+
+    Optional<MarketEntity> found = repo.findByName("Test");
+    assertThat(found).isPresent();
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Testcontainers
+
+- Use reusable containers for Postgres/Redis to mirror production
+- Wire via `@DynamicPropertySource` to inject JDBC URLs into Spring context
+
+## Coverage (JaCoCo)
+
+Maven snippet:
+```xml
+<plugin>
+  <groupId>org.jacoco</groupId>
+  <artifactId>jacoco-maven-plugin</artifactId>
+  <version>0.8.14</version>
+  <executions>
+    <execution>
+      <goals><goal>prepare-agent</goal></goals>
+    </execution>
+    <execution>
+      <id>report</id>
+      <phase>verify</phase>
+      <goals><goal>report</goal></goals>
+    </execution>
+  </executions>
+</plugin>
+```
+
+## Assertions
+
+- Prefer AssertJ (`assertThat`) for readability
+- For JSON responses, use `jsonPath`
+- For exceptions: `assertThatThrownBy(...)`
+
+## Test Data Builders
+
+```java
+class MarketBuilder {
+  private String name = "Test";
+  MarketBuilder withName(String name) { this.name = name; return this; }
+  Market build() { return new Market(null, name, MarketStatus.ACTIVE); }
+}
+```
+
+## CI Commands
+
+- Maven: `mvn -T 4 test` or `mvn verify`
+- Gradle: `./gradlew test jacocoTestReport`
+
+**Remember**: Keep tests fast, isolated, and deterministic. Test behavior, not implementation details.
diff --git a/skills/springboot-verification/SKILL.md b/skills/springboot-verification/SKILL.md
new file mode 100644
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@@ -0,0 +1,100 @@
+---
+name: springboot-verification
+description: Verification loop for Spring Boot projects: build, static analysis, tests with coverage, security scans, and diff review before release or PR.
+---
+
+# Spring Boot Verification Loop
+
+Run before PRs, after major changes, and pre-deploy.
+
+## Phase 1: Build
+
+```bash
+mvn -T 4 clean verify -DskipTests
+# or
+./gradlew clean assemble -x test
+```
+
+If build fails, stop and fix.
+
+## Phase 2: Static Analysis
+
+Maven (common plugins):
+```bash
+mvn -T 4 spotbugs:check pmd:check checkstyle:check
+```
+
+Gradle (if configured):
+```bash
+./gradlew checkstyleMain pmdMain spotbugsMain
+```
+
+## Phase 3: Tests + Coverage
+
+```bash
+mvn -T 4 test
+mvn jacoco:report   # verify 80%+ coverage
+# or
+./gradlew test jacocoTestReport
+```
+
+Report:
+- Total tests, passed/failed
+- Coverage % (lines/branches)
+
+## Phase 4: Security Scan
+
+```bash
+# Dependency CVEs
+mvn org.owasp:dependency-check-maven:check
+# or
+./gradlew dependencyCheckAnalyze
+
+# Secrets (git)
+git secrets --scan  # if configured
+```
+
+## Phase 5: Lint/Format (optional gate)
+
+```bash
+mvn spotless:apply   # if using Spotless plugin
+./gradlew spotlessApply
+```
+
+## Phase 6: Diff Review
+
+```bash
+git diff --stat
+git diff
+```
+
+Checklist:
+- No debugging logs left (`System.out`, `log.debug` without guards)
+- Meaningful errors and HTTP statuses
+- Transactions and validation present where needed
+- Config changes documented
+
+## Output Template
+
+```
+VERIFICATION REPORT
+===================
+Build:     [PASS/FAIL]
+Static:    [PASS/FAIL] (spotbugs/pmd/checkstyle)
+Tests:     [PASS/FAIL] (X/Y passed, Z% coverage)
+Security:  [PASS/FAIL] (CVE findings: N)
+Diff:      [X files changed]
+
+Overall:   [READY / NOT READY]
+
+Issues to Fix:
+1. ...
+2. ...
+```
+
+## Continuous Mode
+
+- Re-run phases on significant changes or every 30–60 minutes in long sessions
+- Keep a short loop: `mvn -T 4 test` + spotbugs for quick feedback
+
+**Remember**: Fast feedback beats late surprises. Keep the gate strict—treat warnings as defects in production systems.