Set Up a New Project in NestJS

Learn how to set up a new project in NestJS with step-by-step instructions and production-ready code snippets.

Overview

This guide will walk you through set up a new project in NestJS. We've found 3 relevant code snippets to help you get started.

Prerequisites

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Install Dependencies

First, install any required dependencies for set up a new project:

npm install @nestjs/core @nestjs/common @nestjs/platform-express @nestjs/swagger helmet

Step 2: Copy the Code

Use our pre-built snippets to implement set up a new project:

Step 3: Test Your Implementation

Verify that your implementation works correctly:

npm test
# or
npm run test:watch

Available Snippets for This Topic

NestJS Express Server

Production-ready NestJS HTTP server with Express adapter

npx hanma add nest-express-server --framework nest

NestJS Fastify Server

Production-ready NestJS HTTP server with Fastify adapter

npx hanma add nest-fastify-server --framework nest

Microservice Bootstrap

Configurable microservice with multiple transports

npx hanma add nest-microservice --framework nest

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I implement set up a new project in NestJS?
Follow the step-by-step guide above. Each step includes code examples and explanations. You can also browse the related snippets for more implementation details.
Are these code examples production-ready?
Yes, all snippets are designed for production use. However, always review and adapt the code to your specific requirements before deployment.
Can I use this guide with NestJS v2?
This guide is written for the current stable version. Check the framework documentation for version-specific differences.
Where can I find more examples?
Browse our complete snippet library for more code examples and implementations.