Creating and managing modules
NestJS thrives on its modular architecture. If you’ve ever marveled at a well-constructed building with each room having a distinct purpose, that’s the beauty NestJS brings to the world of backend development. This chapter aims to make you the master architect of your NestJS applications, so let’s delve deep into the art and science of modules.
What are modules in NestJS?
At its core, a module is a class adorned with the @Module()
decorator. Just like rooms in a building, modules encapsulate distinct features of your application, ensuring a clean separation of concerns. They play a pivotal role in maintaining organization, scalability, and readability, making it easier to add, modify, or remove features as your application evolves.
The role of the root module
Among all the modules, there’s one that stands out—the root module. Think of it as the main entrance of a building. The root module is where the application...