NestJS: Detailed Overview & Metrics

v10.4.8(6 days ago)

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@nestjs/core is the core module of the NestJS framework, a progressive Node.js framework for building efficient, reliable, and scalable server-side applications. It provides a solid architectural design based on Angular principles, allowing developers to create modular and testable code. @nestjs/core offers features like dependency injection, middleware support, decorators for defining routes and controllers, and built-in support for WebSockets.

Compared to other Node.js frameworks like Express, NestJS simplifies the development process by offering a more structured approach and built-in support for TypeScript. It is actively maintained with regular updates and a growing community, making it a popular choice for building modern backend applications.

Alternatives:

@nestjs/platform-express+

@nestjs/platform-fastify+

@nestjs/graphql+

@nestjs/websockets+

@nestjs/microservices+

@nestjs/swagger+

@nestjs/testing+

@nestjs/schedule+

@nestjs/serve-static+

@nestjs/config+

Tags: node.jsframeworkserver-sidedependency-injectiontypescript