Overview
Nest is a framework for building efficient, scalable Node.js server-side applications. It uses progressive JavaScript, is built with TypeScript and combines elements of OOP (Object Oriented Programming), FP (Functional Programming), and FRP (Functional Reactive Programming).
What is NestJS?
NestJS is a framework for building efficient, scalable Node.js server-side applications. It uses progressive JavaScript, is built with and fully supports TypeScript (yet still enables developers to code in pure JavaScript) and combines elements of OOP (Object Oriented Programming), FP (Functional Programming), and FRP (Functional Reactive Programming).
How does NestJS work?
Under the hood, Nest makes use of robust HTTP Server frameworks like Express (the default) and optionally can be configured to use Fastify as well! Nest provides a level of abstraction above these common Node.js frameworks (Express/Fastify), but also exposes their APIs directly to the developer.
Features of NestJS
Philosophy
Nest provides an out-of-the-box application architecture which allows developers and teams to create highly testable, scalable, loosely coupled, and easily maintainable applications. The architecture is heavily inspired by Angular.
Installation
To get started, you can either scaffold the project with the Nest CLI, or clone a starter project (both will produce the same outcome).
Alternatives
Alternatively, to install the TypeScript starter project with Git, you can use the following commands.
Price
Nest is an MIT-licensed open source project. It can grow thanks to the support by these awesome people. If you'd like to join them, please read more here.
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