NestJS Application Template

Introduction

Welcome to the 'nestjs-application' template repository! This repository serves as a comprehensive template for building scalable and efficient applications using NestJS. It is crafted to provide a seamless development experience with a focus on performance and best practices.

Features

This template includes a complete setup with the following features:

• NestJS: Nest (NestJS) is a framework for building efficient, scalable Node.js server-side applications.
• Fastify: Fast and low overhead web framework, for Node.js.
• SWC: A super-fast compiler written in Rust, enabling quicker builds.
• Vitest: A modern testing framework with built-in TypeScript support.
• ESLint: A static code analysis tool for identifying problematic patterns in JavaScript code.
• Prettier: An opinionated code formatter for maintaining a consistent code style.
• husky: A tool for managing Git hooks to automate tasks like linting and testing before commits.
• commitlint: Ensures your commit messages meet the conventional commit format.
• lint-staged: Run linters against staged git files to catch errors before they make it to the repository.
• EditorConfig: Helps maintain consistent coding styles for multiple developers working on the same project across various editors and IDEs.
• asdf: Manages all your runtime versions with one tool.

Getting started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (version 20 or higher)
• pnpm (or npm, or Yarn)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone git@github.com:tsabolov/nestjs-application.git <application_name>
cd <application_name>

replace <application_name> with the name of your application.

2. Install dependencies:

pnpm install

3. Running the Application:

pnpm start

The application will start in a development mode (every change in the code will cause the server to restart). Open http://localhost:8080 in you browser.

Running Unit Tests

• Execute unit tests using Vitest:

  pnpm test

• Execute unit tests in watch mode:

  pnpm test -- --watch

• Execute unit tests with coverage collection:

  pnpm test -- --coverage

• Start unit tests with UI:

  pnpm test -- --ui

Running E2E Tests

• Run end-to-end tests to ensure the application components work together seamlessly:

  pnpm test

• Execute E2E tests in watch mode:

  pnpm e2e -- --watch

• Execute E2E tests with coverage collection:

  pnpm e2e -- --coverage

• Start E2E tests with UI:

  pnpm e2e -- --ui

Contributing

We warmly welcome contributions to the 'nestjs-application' template! Whether you're fixing a bug, adding a feature, or improving documentation, your input is valuable. Here's how you can contribute:

1. Fork the Repository: Start by forking the repository to your GitHub account.
2. Clone Your Fork: Clone your fork to your local machine to start making changes.
3. Create a New Branch: Create a new branch for your changes. It's best to name the branch in a way that reflects the nature of your changes.
4. Make Your Changes: Implement your changes, additions, or fixes. Ensure you adhere to the existing code style and follow best practices.
5. Run Tests: Before submitting your changes, run the unit and E2E tests to ensure everything is working as expected.
6. Write Meaningful Commit Messages: Use clear and concise commit messages, following the conventional commit format.
7. Update Documentation: If your changes require it, update the documentation to reflect these changes.
8. Submit a Pull Request (PR): Push your changes to your fork and submit a pull request to the main repository. In your pull request description, explain your changes and their impact.
9. Code Review: Wait for the maintainers to review your PR. Be open to feedback and willing to make revisions if necessary.
10. Get Merged!: Once your PR is approved, it will be merged into the main repository.

By contributing, you agree to abide by the project's code of conduct and licensing terms. Happy coding!

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.