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Damilare Ogundele
Damilare Ogundele

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My Backend World: Tackling my first NestJS project

Hello everyone, I am Kahuna, and this is my first ever technical article. I am a graduate of Mechanical Engineering, but my enthusiasm for technology led me to dive into the world of backend development.

Recently, I had the opportunity to be part of a team for a project that involved using a lovely framework I had never used before: NestJS. This was challenging, but at the same time, I knew it would be an interesting experience. Stay with me as I highlight how I navigated through the project.

Solution

1. Understanding the framework

I learned that you don't jump into using a tool or framework without understanding it first. With this in mind, I delved into the NestJS documentation online and studied it to gain a solid understanding of what this framework does and how it works.

2. Trusting in mentors

Upon joining the team, I met some other developers who had more experience with the framework. I discussed my situation with them, explaining that this was my first project using NestJS. They provided guidance, and I was accountable to them. Whenever I got stuck with my code, they were there to help.

3. Consistency

As advised by a senior developer, consistency brings about mastery. I committed to writing code every day, which significantly improved my skills in NestJS and coding in general.

Conclusion

The above process has been incredibly beneficial and continues to aid me in my journey in backend development. Currently, I am embarking on a new journey in backend development with the HNG Internship. I highly recommend this platform to every newbie in tech. It offers the experience you need to grow and excel. To learn more, check out HNG Internship and HNG Premium.

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