Unit of Work in NestJS

// Unit of Work implementation example
// This shows the basic structure of unit of work in NestJS

// Define your interface
interface IRepository {
  findAll(): Promise<T[]>;
  findById(id: string): Promise<T | null>;
  create(data: CreateDto): Promise<T>;
  update(id: string, data: UpdateDto): Promise<T>;
  delete(id: string): Promise<void>;
}

// Implement the pattern
class UnitRepository implements IRepository {
  async findAll(): Promise<T[]> {
    // Implementation
  }

  async findById(id: string): Promise<T | null> {
    // Implementation
  }

  async create(data: CreateDto): Promise<T> {
    // Implementation
  }

  async update(id: string, data: UpdateDto): Promise<T> {
    // Implementation
  }

  async delete(id: string): Promise<void> {
    // Implementation
  }
}

// Use the pattern
const repository = new UnitRepository();
const items = await repository.findAll();

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unit of Work?

Maintain a list of objects and coordinate writing. It's a well-established software design pattern that helps organize code for better maintainability and testability.

How does Unit of Work work with NestJS?

NestJS provides excellent support for this pattern through its dependency injection system and middleware composition.

What are the benefits?

Improved testability, separation of concerns, easier maintenance, and flexibility to change implementations without affecting business logic.

When should I avoid this pattern?

For very simple applications with minimal logic, the pattern may add unnecessary complexity. Use judgment based on project requirements.