diff --git a/tests/backend/validate.test.js b/tests/backend/validate.test.js
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+const validate = require('../../backend/src/middleware/validate');
+
+describe('Validate Middleware', () => {
+  test('should validate required fields', () => {
+    const schema = { username: { required: true } };
+    // Test validation logic
+    expect(true).toBe(true);
+  });
+});