Understanding Modules
Learn how to create and organize modules in a NestJS application.
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In NestJS, modules help organize and structure code by grouping related components. Each module represents a distinct and self-contained unit of functionality within an application. For example, a module might be responsible for handling user authentication or managing database connections. Additionally, developers can easily reuse modules across different parts of an application or share them between multiple applications, making modules a flexible and scalable solution for building complex systems.
Modules in NestJS
The @Module() decorator helps define a module. It takes an object that might contain several properties to configure the module. These properties can include controllers, providers, imports, and exports.
controllers: Thecontrollersproperty in the@Moduledecorator defines the set of controllers that belong to the module.providers: Theprovidersproperty defines a set of objects, such as services and repositories, that components within the same module can inject and use.imports: Theimportsproperty refers to othermodulesrequired for the module to work. They can includemodulesfrom NestJS, third-party modules, or other modules in the application.exports: The@Module()...