Learn NESTJS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 25, 2025
Practical Examples
Build a CRUD REST API
Implement JWT authentication
Create GraphQL resolver
Set up WebSocket chat server
Integrate a microservice with RabbitMQ
Troubleshooting
Check TypeScript compilation errors
Verify DI registration of providers
Ensure module imports are correct
Debug middleware and guard execution
Check runtime logs for exceptions
Testing Guide
Unit-test services and modules with Jest
Integration tests for controllers
E2E testing with Supertest
Mock dependencies using DI
Test guards, pipes, and interceptors
Deployment Options
Deploy Node.js backend to cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Dockerize application
Use PM2 or Node process managers
Host REST/GraphQL APIs behind Nginx or reverse proxy
Integrate CI/CD pipelines
Tools Ecosystem
Nest CLI for scaffolding
Node.js runtime
TypeORM, Prisma, or Mongoose for databases
Jest for testing
Swagger integration for API documentation
Integrations
Database ORM/ODM (TypeORM, Prisma, Mongoose)
GraphQL (Apollo Server)
WebSockets (Socket.io)
Messaging queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka)
Third-party APIs and authentication services
Productivity Tips
Use Nest CLI for scaffolding
Reuse modules and providers
Leverage decorators for clean code
Write tests alongside features
Use TypeScript type-checking to prevent runtime errors
Challenges
Learning TypeScript and decorators
Structuring modules efficiently
Dependency Injection understanding
Testing complex services and controllers
Scaling backend architecture