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0–1 NestJS Hunter: Slaying Complexity in Node.js with TypeScript.

Let’s start with an introduction to TypeScript, NestJS, and Node.js! πŸ˜„

TypeScript is a superset of JavaScript that adds optional static typing to the language. This means that you can assign types to variables, function parameters, and return values, which helps you catch potential bugs early and improve the overall quality of your code. TypeScript compiles to plain JavaScript, making it compatible with any environment that supports JavaScript.

NestJS is a popular framework for building efficient, scalable Node.js server-side applications. It uses TypeScript by default and is built with a modular architecture, making it easy to organize your code and create reusable components. NestJS takes inspiration from Angular, bringing familiar concepts like decorators and dependency injection to the Node.js ecosystem.

Node.js is a runtime environment that allows you to run JavaScript on the server side. It’s built on the V8 JavaScript engine and uses an event-driven, non-blocking I/O model, which makes it lightweight and efficient for building scalable network applications.

Why do you think using TypeScript, NestJS, and Node.js together is beneficial for modern web development? πŸ€”

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