nestjs-best-practices

Apply NestJS patterns to reduce architectural drift in codebases.

1|Updated Apr 3, 2026
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Skill: nestjs-best-practices
Source: https://github.com/sommio/RSSift/tree/main/.agents/skills/nestjs-best-practices
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SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

NestJS Best Practices provides a centralized, AI-friendly guide to architecting, coding, and reviewing NestJS apps, reducing architectural drift and code smell across modules, DI, security, and performance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • A comprehensive collection of rules and examples covering Architecture, Dependency Injection, Error Handling, Security, Performance, Testing, DB/ORM, API Design, Microservices, and DevOps.
  • Practical "before" and "after" guides that you can apply during development, review, or refactoring to align with best practices.
  • A lightweight automation-friendly structure that can feed agents and tooling to generate or validate code.

Quick Start

Use this skill to review or refactor a NestJS module by asking for actionable guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions about nestjs-best-practices

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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What are the best practices for NestJS module design and dependency injection?▼

NestJS best practices for module design and dependency injection involve applying structured rules and concrete before-and-after examples to reduce architectural drift and code smell. This guides you in structuring modules and DI correctly during development and refactoring.

How do I refactor a NestJS codebase to fix architectural drift?▼

To refactor a NestJS codebase and fix architectural drift, use a centralized collection of rules covering architecture, error handling, and security. Apply the provided before and after guides during code reviews to align your modules with production-grade patterns.

Can I use these NestJS rules for both small modules and large microservices?▼

Yes, these NestJS rules target codebases ranging from small modules to large microservices. The practices are applicable during module design, code reviews, and refactoring to ensure consistent architecture, performance, and security across varying project scales.

How do you handle security and testing in a NestJS application?▼

Handling security and testing in a NestJS application involves applying comprehensive rules and examples that cover both areas. These practices guide you in writing secure code and robust tests by reducing code smell and aligning with production-grade patterns.

What is the best way to automate NestJS code validation?▼

The best way to automate NestJS code validation is to leverage a lightweight, automation-friendly structure that feeds agents and tooling. This structure provides actionable rules and examples to automatically generate or validate code against best practices.