Scalable Application Development with NestJS

<p><b>Build production-ready, scalable applications that stand up to enterprise demands with NestJS while learning all about APIs, GraphQL, and more</b></p><h4>Key Features</h4><ul><li>Understand the basics of robust modern apps, design patterns, and NestJS architecture</li><li>Build, test, and scale Rest APIs and GraphQL APIs using NestJS</li><li>Utilize microservice architecture, DevOps, security, and communication patterns for modern API development</li><li>Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook</li></ul><h4>Book Description</h4>In this book, Pacifique Linjanja, a globally recognized software engineer and open-source contributor, shares his deep technical expertise and practical insights from his extensive experience delivering enterprise-level applications to unpack the full potential of NestJS, the cutting-edge Node.js framework. This book covers the core concepts, design patterns, and best practices for building scalable, high-performance applications with NestJS. You’ll learn REST API and GraphQL implementations, harness the power of microservices, and explore real-world case studies, including e-commerce, social networking, and ERP systems. The chapters provide step-by-step guidance for setting up your development environment with TypeScript and npm, structuring projects effectively, and using the Apollo Federation architecture to create efficient GraphQL APIs. 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 NestJS application from scratch. By the end, you'll be ready to apply DevOps principles for continuous integration and deployment, as well as secure your NestJS applications using advanced techniques.<h4>What you will learn</h4><ul><li>Master NestJS architecture and set up your environment with Node.js, npm, and TypeScript</li><li>Apply design patterns and best practices to build robust, maintainable apps</li><li>Build REST APIs and leverage GraphQL for flexible querying</li><li>Use microservices architecture to efficiently scale your applications</li><li>Understand how to test and debug APIs for optimal performance</li><li>Implement Apollo Federation for efficient GraphQL APIs in a federated system</li><li>Secure NestJS apps with advanced techniques</li></ul><h4>Who this book is for</h4>If you are a software engineer, developer, or a tech lead looking to build scalable applications using NestJS, REST, GraphQL, and microservices, this book is for you. Whether you're new to NestJS or a seasoned developer, this guide will help you leverage NestJS 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.