Convex Helpers Guide

Use this when a task needs common Convex patterns without introducing full components.

Best uses

• relationship traversal helpers,
• custom function wrappers for data protection,
• common server-side utilities that remove boilerplate.

Decision rule

• Reach for helpers when the problem is repeated but still local to the app.
• Reach for components when the capability should be encapsulated and reusable across projects.

References

• Read helpers-catalog.md for the high-value helpers to consider first.