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NestJS Developer Lab 2026 - Build a Real API Step-by-Step

NestJS Developer Lab 2026: Build a Robust API with Authentication, Articles, and User Profiles

Oleksandr Kocherhin

Created by Oleksandr Kocherhin

Explore how to build a real-world API using NestJS, focusing on user authentication, article management, and user profiles. Get practical experience by implementing features that make your applications interactive and secure. Develop a strong foundation in API development by working through hands-on tasks and real project scenarios.

Packt | Dec 2025 | 480 min

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LevelIntermediate
CategoriesWeb & Application Development, API Development Tools, Frameworks and Best Practices, JavaScript

What You Will Learn

You will learn by building a complete API from the ground up, starting with environment setup and moving through each feature step by step. Interactive tasks and guided coding sessions help reinforce each concept. By testing and validating your work as you go, you'll gain confidence in applying best practices to real projects.

Key Features

  • Implement secure user authentication and manage user profiles effectively
  • Build interactive article features including likes, dislikes, and personalized feeds
  • Set up and seed a Postgres database to support robust API functionality

Target Audience

Designed for backend and full-stack developers with some JavaScript or TypeScript experience, this course is perfect if you want to expand your skills in API development. Whether you are new to NestJS or looking to deepen your understanding, you'll gain practical knowledge to build and deploy scalable APIs.

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