Fundamentals of NestJS (Coursera)

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Fundamentals of NestJS (Coursera)

Welcome to the "Fundamentals of NestJS" course for Modern Backend Development, where you will embark on a comprehensive journey to become a proficient NestJS developer. This course is divided into two modules, each focused on essential aspects of NestJS development. In Module 1, we'll get you started with NestJS, covering the fundamentals and project setup. Module 2 delves into more advanced concepts, including services, middleware, and exception handling.

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In Module 1, "Getting Started with NestJS," we embark on a journey to explore the fundamental concepts and setup of this powerful Node.js framework. In Lesson 1, we provide an introduction to NestJS, give an overview of its capabilities, guide you through setting up the development environment, and delve into the project structure. In Lesson 2, we focus on controllers and routing, understanding their roles, handling route parameters and query strings, and effectively managing requests and responses.
In Module 2, "Services, Middleware, and Exception Filters," we dive deeper into NestJS, exploring essential concepts for building robust and modular applications. In Lesson 1, we'll focus on services and dependency injection, covering how to create services, utilize providers, and manage service scopes within modules. In Lesson 2, we'll delve into middleware and exception filters, understanding their roles, implementing exception filters, and effectively putting all these concepts together in your NestJS applications.
Our target learner is anyone with a basic understanding of JavaScript and web development concepts, eager to delve into the world of Nest.js. Whether you're a beginner looking to start your backend development journey or an experienced developer aiming to enhance your skillset with Nest.js, this course is tailored for you.

What you'll learn

  • Understand the core principles of NestJS and its role in modern backend development, including setting up the development environment.
  • Master controllers, routing, and request/response handling in NestJS, enabling you to build robust APIs for various applications.
  • Develop services and leverage dependency injection in NestJS, making your applications more modular, maintainable, and scalable.

Syllabus

Getting Started with NestJS
In Module 1, "Getting Started with NestJS," we embark on a journey to explore the fundamental concepts and setup of this powerful Node.js framework. In Lesson 1, we provide an introduction to NestJS, give an overview of its capabilities, guide you through setting up the development environment, and delve into the project structure. In Lesson 2, we focus on controllers and routing, understanding their roles, handling route parameters and query strings, and effectively managing requests and responses.

Services, Middleware, and Exception Filters
In Module 2, "Services, Middleware, and Exception Filters," we dive deeper into NestJS, exploring essential concepts for building robust and modular applications. In Lesson 1, we'll focus on services and dependency injection, covering how to create services, utilize providers, and manage service scopes within modules. In Lesson 2, we'll delve into middleware and exception filters, understanding their roles, implementing exception filters, and effectively putting all these concepts together in your NestJS applications.

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