Scaffolding a new NestJS project

Now that you have Node.js, npm, and nest-cli ready to go, it’s time to create your first NestJS project. NestJS provides a convenient command-line tool to scaffold a new project with all the necessary boilerplate. In this section, we’ll walk through the process of creating a new NestJS application, step by step.

Important note

TypeScript is automatically included when you initialize a NestJS project, so there’s no need to configure it separately.

Creating a new NestJS project

With Node.js, npm, and nest-cli primed and waiting, the stars have aligned for you to embark on creating your maiden NestJS project. NestJS rolls out the red carpet with a user-friendly command-line tool, ensuring your project gets off the ground without a hitch. Together, we’ll navigate this process, making sure every move is clear and precise.

Quick byte

NestJS already packs TypeScript under its hood when you kickstart a project....