Summary

In this chapter, we did a deep dive into crafting a functional REST API while tackling key aspects from basic setup to advanced features. We began by exploring REST principles and quickly transitioned to hands-on development, setting up routes, handling authentication, and embedding error-handling mechanisms. Then, our journey advanced to API versioning, where we integrated features such as pagination and new user attributes seamlessly, ensuring backward compatibility. Something essential to our development was the emphasis on robust error handling and effective documentation. We did this by utilizing NestJS’s powerful tools to enhance API reliability and usability.

With these foundational skills in place, Chapter 6 awaits us with an exciting shift in focus. Unleashing the Power of GraphQL and the Apollo Federation Architecture in NestJS promises to expand our horizons into the realm of GraphQL, offering a new perspective on API development. We’ll explore the...