Scalable Application Development with Nest.js

Explore Nest.js, a powerful Node.js framework for building scalable and robust applications, and learn all about REST APIs, GraphQL, and more

Key Features

Understand the basics of robust modern apps, design patterns, and Nest.js architecture
Build, test, and scale Rest APIs and GraphQL APIs using Nest.js
Utilize microservice architecture, devops, security, and communication patterns for modern API development
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Book DescriptionWritten by a skilled software engineer known for building enterprise-level apps with technologies like Nest.js, this book takes you through the core concepts, design patterns, and best practices needed to create scalable, high-performance applications with Nest.js, a cutting-edge Node.js framework.
The chapters help you get to grips with REST API and GraphQL implementations, harness the power of microservices, and explore real-world case studies, including e-commerce, social networking, and ERP systems. You’ll set up your development environment by utilizing TypeScript and npm and structuring projects effectively. You'll also learn to utilize Apollo Federation architecture to create efficient GraphQL APIs in Nest.js. This book offers hands-on guidance for testing and debugging APIs, handling exceptions, and validating data using pipes and guards, all while helping you build a complete Nest.js application from scratch.
By the end of this book, you'll be able to effectively adopt DevOps principles for continuous integration and deployment, as well as secure your Nest.js applications using advanced techniques.What you will learn

Master Nest.js architecture and set up your environment with Node.js, npm, and TypeScript
Apply design patterns and best practices to building robust, maintainable apps
Build REST APIs and leverage GraphQL to empower your application with flexible queries
Leverage microservices architecture to efficiently scale your apps
Find out how to test and debug APIs for optimal performance
Implement Apollo Federation for efficient GraphQL APIs in a federated system
Secure Nest.js apps with advanced techniques

Who this book is forIf you are a software engineer, developer, or a tech lead looking to build scalable applications using Nest.js, REST, GraphQL, and microservices, this book is for you. Whether you're new to Nest.js or a seasoned developer, this guide will help you leverage Nest.js for your next big project. It’s also ideal for project managers and other IT professionals seeking insights into enterprise-level efficient development, testing strategies, and deployment processes. Even technology enthusiasts will find this book enlightening.