Building controllers for handling requests
Every web application has a front door, a place where guests (or, in our case, client requests) are greeted and directed to the right location. In the grand mansion of our NestJS application, controllers are the door attendants, ensuring every request is handled efficiently and directed to the right service. If you’re eager to design these crucial gatekeepers, you’re in the right place. Buckle up, because we’re about to delve deep into the realm of controllers!
What is a controller in NestJS?
Controllers in NestJS are responsible for taking incoming requests, handling them, and returning responses to the client. They’re typically adorned with the @Controller() decorator and contain handler methods for different routes.
Crafting your first controller
Creating a controller is a breeze, especially if you’ve mastered modules already! You can either generate it with the CLI or manually, as we did for...
