Add cursor pagination on /api/recommendations

[greatest0fallt1me]

Description

This is a backend issue for the GrantFox FWC26 campaign (Stellar Wave). Cursor over (created_at, id) for stable ordering on /api/recommendations under concurrent writes.

Requirements and Context

• Implement per the description above
• Add focused tests for the change
• Document any API/visible changes
• Adhere to repo's lint and code style
• Must be secure, tested, and documented

Suggested Execution

1. Fork the repo and create a branch
2. Implement changes:
   • src/routes/recommendations.ts
3. Test and commit; open a PR with Closes #481 in the body

Guidelines

• Minimum 90% test coverage on changed lines
• Input validation at the boundary; standardized error envelope
• Structured logging with correlation IDs
• Clear documentation and inline comments
• Timeframe: 96 hours

[ABEEGOLD]

@ABEEGOLD has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 7th wave.

I would like to work on this issue because i can do it.

ℹ️ Repo Maintainers: To accept this application, review their application or assign @ABEEGOLD to this issue.

[drips-wave]

Congratulations, @ABEEGOLD! 🎉 Your application was accepted by the repo's maintainers, and the issue is due on July 30, 2026.

🧑‍💻 @ABEEGOLD: Please resolve the issue such that the repo's maintainers have enough time to review your contribution before the due date. You'll earn Points for completing the issue on-time, which will make you eligible for a share of the Stellar Wave Program's reward pool.

Warning

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🌊 Happy Wave 🌊

[greatest0fallt1me]

Hey @ABEEGOLD 👋 — you've been assigned to this issue based on your DripsWave application.

Quick reminders:

• Draft PR early and link it with Closes #<issue-number> so the DripsWave bot auto-closes.
• Please respect the 4 assignments per org cap (DripsWave auto-unassigns beyond that).
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Looking forward to your PR — good luck! 🚀