NestJS Boilerplates

Why choose a NestJS boilerplate

NestJS gives you modules, controllers and providers with a clear DI system. A boilerplate provides auth, database setup and structure so you can ship features.

What to look for

• Auth, RBAC and request validation
• Database integration with Prisma or TypeORM
• Testing setup and logging
• Docs and deploy instructions

What is NestJS?

NestJS is a Node framework for building server apps in TypeScript. It builds on Express or Fastify and adds modules, decorators and dependency injection.

Key strengths

• Strong module and DI system
• Typed controllers and DTOs
• WebSockets, microservices and schedulers
• Good testing story with unit and e2e patterns

When NestJS is a good fit

• APIs and backends that need clear modules
• Microservices and message based systems
• Teams that want structure on top of Node

Specialties vs other Node stacks

• Decorators and DI vs ad hoc middleware stacks
• Consistent patterns for testing and modules
• Adapters for Express or Fastify

Tips for picking a NestJS boilerplate

• Database and migration tool you prefer
• Auth, RBAC and validation patterns
• Logging, error handling and tests
• Deployment instructions and env examples