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NestJS

Node framework with modular architecture, inspired by Angular.

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Framework for Node.js and TypeScript backends with modules, dependency injection and decorators, running on top of Express or Fastify.

When to use

In large backends with several teams that benefit from a rigid, testable structure.

When to avoid

In small APIs or prototypes, where the ceremony weighs more than the gain.

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