{"id":615,"date":"2026-10-21T09:12:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T09:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/?p=615"},"modified":"2026-10-21T09:12:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T09:12:19","slug":"nestjs-project-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Best NestJS Project Ideas for Beginners to Build in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>NestJS is a clean and organized framework for creating backend apps with TypeScript on Node.js. It&#8217;s strong; but to be honest you can only follow the docs so far. You can read over modules, controllers, and providers a dozen times and it still may not &#8220;click&#8221; until you have something to build yourself \u2013 and break a few things in the process \u2013 which is perfectly normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s why this guide provides ideas for a nestjs project for all skill levels. If you are a beginner controller author or even pondering on microservices you will find something here for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What you&#8217;ll find here: 15 nestjs project ideas, categorised into beginner, intermediate and advanced; some tech stack ideas to accompany these projects; and a few quick tips for making these projects look great in a portfolio. No frills, just material that can be used to build.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#What_Is_NestJS_and_Why_Should_You_Learn_It\" >What Is NestJS and Why Should You Learn It?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#Why_Should_You_Learn_It\" >Why Should You Learn It?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#Why_Building_Projects_Matters_The_Value_of_NestJS_Project_Ideas\" >Why Building Projects Matters: The Value of NestJS Project Ideas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#What_You_Need_Before_Starting_Your_First_Project\" >What You Need Before Starting Your First Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#Best_NestJS_Project_Ideas_for_Beginners\" >Best NestJS Project Ideas for Beginners<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#1_Todo_List_REST_API\" >1. Todo List REST API<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#2_Personal_Blog_API_with_Comments\" >2. Personal Blog API with Comments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#3_URL_Shortener_Service\" >3. URL Shortener Service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#4_Notes_App_with_JWT_Authentication\" >4. Notes App with JWT Authentication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#5_Weather_Data_API\" >5. Weather Data API<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#Intermediate_NestJS_Project_Ideas_to_Try\" >Intermediate NestJS Project Ideas to Try<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#6_E-commerce_Backend_Products_Cart_Orders\" >6. E-commerce Backend (Products, Cart, Orders)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#7_Real-Time_Chat_App_with_WebSockets\" >7. Real-Time Chat App with WebSockets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#8_Task_Manager_with_Role-Based_Access_Control\" >8. Task Manager with Role-Based Access Control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#9_File_Upload_and_Storage_Service_AWS_S3\" >9. File Upload and Storage Service (AWS S3)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#10_Job_Board_API_with_Search_and_Filters\" >10. Job Board API with Search and Filters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#Advanced_NestJS_Project_Ideas\" >Advanced NestJS Project Ideas<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#11_Microservices-Based_Food_Delivery_System\" >11. Microservices-Based Food Delivery System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#12_GraphQL_API_with_Prisma\" >12. GraphQL API with Prisma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#13_Multi-Tenant_SaaS_Application\" >13. Multi-Tenant SaaS Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#14_Payment_Gateway_Integration_Stripe\" >14. Payment Gateway Integration (Stripe)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#15_Real-Time_Analytics_Dashboard_Backend_with_Redis_and_Queues\" >15. Real-Time Analytics Dashboard Backend with Redis and Queues<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#How_to_Choose_the_Right_NestJS_Project_Idea_for_Your_Level\" >How to Choose the Right NestJS Project Idea for Your Level<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#Best_Tools_and_Tech_Stack_to_Pair_with_Your_NestJS_Project_Ideas\" >Best Tools and Tech Stack to Pair with Your NestJS Project Ideas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#Tips_to_Make_Your_NestJS_Projects_Portfolio-Ready\" >Tips to Make Your NestJS Projects Portfolio-Ready<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#1_What_are_the_best_project_ideas_for_NestJS_beginners\" >1. What are the best project ideas for NestJS beginners?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#2_How_long_does_it_take_to_build_a_NestJS_project\" >2. How long does it take to build a NestJS project?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#3_Is_NestJS_good_for_large-scale_applications\" >3. Is NestJS good for large-scale applications?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/nestjs-project-ideas\/#4_Which_database_works_best_with_NestJS\" >4. Which database works best with NestJS?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_NestJS_and_Why_Should_You_Learn_It\"><\/span><strong>What Is NestJS and Why Should You Learn It?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NestJS is a framework for creating server-side applications using Node.js. It has TypeScript as the default language and is heavily inspired by the Angular project, so if you have used Angular before, much of the code will feel familiar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key aspect of NestJS is structure. Unlike standard Express, it provides a neat and tidy approach to organizing your code through modules, controllers, and services. Your project remains tidy and well-organized even when it becomes large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_You_Learn_It\"><\/span><strong>Why Should You Learn It?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It keeps your code organized:<\/strong> You always know where things go, and more importantly, which makes larger projects less of a mess.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TypeScript is built in:<\/strong> You catch silly mistakes early before they turn into annoying bugs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It\u2019s in demand:<\/strong> A lot of companies utilize NestJS for their backend applications, thus it will appear terrific on your resume.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It works with almost everything:<\/strong> Almost any database and GraphQL, WebSockets, microservices can be connected painlessly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The community is helpful:<\/strong> When you get stuck, there are lots of tutorials, packages and answers available online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Building_Projects_Matters_The_Value_of_NestJS_Project_Ideas\"><\/span><strong>Why Building Projects Matters: The Value of NestJS Project Ideas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at tutorials is productive, but learning NestJS is truly through doing. Great nestjs project ideas will challenge you to address real-life problems, which is where the learning takes place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. You get real hands-on practice:<\/strong> Confusing decorators, modules, controllers and providers. Once you use them in a couple of projects, they get comfortable and natural \u2013 kind of like an old pair of jeans!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Dependency injection finally makes sense:<\/strong> It sounds scary when you read about it. However, when you wire up a service on your own, you&#8217;ll be able to understand why NestJS is the way to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. You learn how to structure a clean app:<\/strong> Organizing a project makes you have to choose where things go. Some decisions will be very messy, but that&#8217;s okay, you will correct it as you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. You build a portfolio that actually stands out:<\/strong> You create a portfolio that really stands out: Employers and clients aren&#8217;t that interested in the courses you have taken. They want to see working projects they can open, and click through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. You get comfortable with debugging:<\/strong> Mistakes will occur. You will learn more than a video ever will if you attempt to fix them on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Need_Before_Starting_Your_First_Project\"><\/span><strong>What You Need Before Starting Your First Project<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s not a thing you have to know how to do to start, but a few things are very helpful to prevent you from getting very frustrated. Before getting into your code editor, here are some things to have ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Basic JavaScript and TypeScript:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t need to know them all! Know variables, functions, classes and async\/await and you&#8217;ll be good to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. A bit of Node.js knowledge:<\/strong> know how npm works, and what a simple server does. One of the Express apps is sufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. The right tools installed:<\/strong> Download Node.js, the NestJS CLI, Git and Postman (or any API testing tool). It only takes about 10 minutes to set these up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. A code editor you like:<\/strong> VS Code is very popular and is superb with TypeScript.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. A database to practice with:<\/strong> PostgreSQL, MongoDB or MySQL are good options. Choose the one that you feel comfortable with and don&#8217;t overthink it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,245,203) 0%,rgb(182,227,212) 100%,rgb(51,167,181) 100%)\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <em>If you want to practice your database skills too, check out our guide on<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/bestassignmentgrade.com\/blog\/mongodb-project-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em> MongoDB project ideas<\/em><\/a><em> and pair one with your NestJS build.<\/em>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_NestJS_Project_Ideas_for_Beginners\"><\/span><strong>Best NestJS Project Ideas for Beginners<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following nestjs project ideas are for beginners and basic CRUD, validation, and basic authentication are the core of the ideas. Use the first one and then go down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Todo_List_REST_API\"><\/span><strong>1. Todo List REST API<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the classic first project and there&#8217;s a reason for that. Implement an API for adding, editing, completing and deleting tasks. Easy to complete in a weekend but at the same time it teaches you how a real NestJS application is structured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CRUD operations from start to finish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Validating input from user with DTOs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using Postman to test endpoints.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key NestJS features used:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Controllers and services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ValidationPipe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suggested database:<\/strong> PostgreSQL, SQLite, MongoDB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source code:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/devrapture\/todo-list-api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Todo List API on GitHub<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Personal_Blog_API_with_Comments\"><\/span><strong>2. Personal Blog API with Comments<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a simple weblog backend that allows comments to be left for others, and where users can write posts. It&#8217;s a cool way of understanding how data relates to each other, such as a post with many comments, but not complicated and overwhelming for beginners..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One-to-many database relationships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long lists of posts are paginated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People can log in to write posts using basic login<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key NestJS features used:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>TypeORM (or Prisma) integration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DTOs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suggested database:<\/strong> PostgreSQL, MySQL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source code:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/ABAlosaimi\/Blog-API\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blog API on GitHub<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_URL_Shortener_Service\"><\/span><strong>3. URL Shortener Service<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You copy and paste a long link, and then you receive a shortened link, which then redirects to the original. It may seem small but you&#8217;ll need to work with some special code generation, redirects and click counting. One of the most entertaining nestjs project ideas for newbies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creating unique short codes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handling redirects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tracking click counts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key NestJS features used:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Route parameters with @Param<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Redirect responses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Services with business logic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suggested database:<\/strong> PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source code:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/Kittipot321\/shorten-url-with-nestjs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shorten URL with NestJS on GitHub<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Notes_App_with_JWT_Authentication\"><\/span><strong>4. Notes App with JWT Authentication<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Description: Users sign up, log in, and manage their own private notes. This project is how authentication fits together. It is important to learn early in order to protect routes so that others can only see their own data, as is done in every real world app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using bcrypt for password hashing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How JWT tokens work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensuring that routes are protected, per user<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key NestJS features used:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Guards (AuthGuard)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport and @nestjs\/jwt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom decorators for the current user<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suggested database:<\/strong> PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source code:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/LearningPlaygrounds\/note-matic-backend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NoteMatic Backend on GitHub<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Weather_Data_API\"><\/span><strong>5. Weather Data API<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This does not store your own data, but fetches it from a third-party weather provider, and returns it via your API. You&#8217;ll learn how to call external APIs, how to handle the errors if they fail and how to save the results to avoid hitting rate limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Calling external APIs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to deal with errors and timeouts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caching responses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key NestJS features used:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>HttpModule (@nestjs\/axios)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ConfigModule for API keys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interceptors and exception filters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suggested database:<\/strong> PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source code:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/vlrnsnk\/spendbase\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Weather API Project on GitHub<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intermediate_NestJS_Project_Ideas_to_Try\"><\/span><strong>Intermediate NestJS Project Ideas to Try<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After the fundamentals get comfortable, you&#8217;ll dive into some more real-world code with the following intermediate nestjs project ideas: sockets, roles, cloud storage, etc. Choose the one that seems the most entertaining and begin with that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_E-commerce_Backend_Products_Cart_Orders\"><\/span><strong>6. E-commerce Backend (Products, Cart, Orders)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Create the back-end of an eCommerce site including products, shopping cart and orders. It sounds like a real job task, as you have to consider stock, prices and who is permitted to do what? Great for the portfolio as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Designing relational data (products, order, order items)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admin access vs customer access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uploading and validating product images<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key NestJS features used:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Guards for admin-only routes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intercept files upload by Multer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DTOs and query parameters for search &amp; filter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suggested database:<\/strong> PostgreSQL, MySQL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source code:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/FranciscoRotilli\/e-commerce-api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NestJS E-Commerce API on GitHub<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Real-Time_Chat_App_with_WebSockets\"><\/span><strong>7. Real-Time Chat App with WebSockets<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Develop a chat back-end that allows users to enter chat rooms and send messages with the click of a single button. That&#8217;s why NestJS Gateways have been developed, and let&#8217;s face it, it&#8217;s really nice to see these messages coming up on the screen in real-time for the first time. You\u2019ll also add private messages between users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The difference between WebSockets and traditional REST API&#8217;s.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating chat rooms and direct messages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Properly authenticating a socket connection using JWT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key NestJS features used:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WebSocket gateways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Socket.io integration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guards for socket authentication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suggested database:<\/strong> SQLite (to start), PostgreSQL, MongoDB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source code:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/vontanne\/nestjs-socketio-chat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NestJS Socket.io Chat on GitHub<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Task_Manager_with_Role-Based_Access_Control\"><\/span><strong>8. Task Manager with Role-Based Access Control<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a project and task manager that shows different things to the admin, manager and regular user. This is the most effective method to get to know authorization as you will be the one determining who can create, edit or delete each item. That&#8217;s a capability that most companies would want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access control is controlled by the roles, also known as role-based access control (RBAC).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access and refresh tokens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tasks of filtering, sorting and paging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key NestJS features used:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Custom role decorators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guards with Reflector<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swagger API documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suggested database:<\/strong> PostgreSQL, MySQL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source code:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/jayflashy\/projectflow-api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ProjectFlow API on GitHub<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_File_Upload_and_Storage_Service_AWS_S3\"><\/span><strong>9. File Upload and Storage Service (AWS S3)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a service to allow the upload of files and store them in AWS S3 or some other cloud storage system rather than on your own server. It&#8217;s very much a real-world requirement and you&#8217;ll find out how to check the size and type of file before anything is even saved, so there&#8217;s no evil getting in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supporting multipart file uploads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To check whether a file is valid and has the desired size.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using cloud storage and hidden file contents in env files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key NestJS features used:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FileInterceptor with Multer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ParseFilePipe for validation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ConfigModule for AWS credentials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suggested database:<\/strong> PostgreSQL, MongoDB (for file metadata)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source code:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/rustammdev\/nestjs-aws-s3-integration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NestJS + AWS S3 Integration on GitHub<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Job_Board_API_with_Search_and_Filters\"><\/span><strong>10. Job Board API with Search and Filters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Set up an employment board where businesses post jobs, and individuals apply. You&#8217;ll include search, filters and caching to speed things up\u2014just what a real job site requires. This one also shows you how to create user models of varying roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Writing search and filter queries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caching with Redis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handling job applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key NestJS features used:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Query DTOs and pipes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CacheModule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Role-based guards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suggested database:<\/strong> PostgreSQL, Redis (for caching), MongoDB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source code:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/shamsiddin-devv\/job-board\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Job Board on GitHub<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advanced_NestJS_Project_Ideas\"><\/span><strong>Advanced NestJS Project Ideas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The project ideas are more complex, and slightly dirty, but that&#8217;s the idea of these advanced nestjs project ideas. This is the point where you leave tutorials and enter into making your own design decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Microservices-Based_Food_Delivery_System\"><\/span><strong>11. Microservices-Based Food Delivery System<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than having a single application, the system is broken up into services for Auth, Orders, Notifications, and an API Gateway. They communicate with each other via a message broker. This is a bit confusing initially, but that is how large businesses construct things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cloning a system into a microservices architecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RabbitMQ asynchronously messaging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pushing real-time order updates with WebSockets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key NestJS features used:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>@nestjs\/microservices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>API gateway pattern<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WebSocket gateways<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suggested database:<\/strong> PostgreSQL, Redis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source code:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/Food-Delivery-Aggregator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Food Delivery Aggregator on GitHub<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_GraphQL_API_with_Prisma\"><\/span><strong>12. GraphQL API with Prisma<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Replace REST with GraphQL, and let clients request just what they need. You&#8217;ll create your schema in code, link it with your database using Prisma, and secure some queries with roles. It&#8217;s not the same but you get the hang of it quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Code-first GraphQL schemas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing queries, mutations, and resolvers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With Prisma as your ORM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key NestJS features used:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>@nestjs\/graphql resolvers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport and JWT AuthGuard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RolesGuard for authorization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suggested database:<\/strong> PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source code:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/Bonekyaw\/nest-prisma-graphql\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NestJS Prisma GraphQL Starter on GitHub<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Multi-Tenant_SaaS_Application\"><\/span><strong>13. Multi-Tenant SaaS Application<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Design a single application to provide services to multiple customers, but each with its own unique customer data. The real issue is: How you keep tenants apart, and there are a couple of ways to do it. It&#8217;s a good learning experience to select one and get it going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tenant isolation methods (shared tables, separate schemas, separate databases)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reporting the tenant in all enquiries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensuring no customer can view another customer&#8217;s information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key NestJS features used:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Middleware to detect tenants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request-scoped providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This feature adds guards to tenant level permissions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suggested database:<\/strong> PostgreSQL, MySQL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source code:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/darioielardi\/nestjs-prisma-multitenant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NestJS Prisma Multitenant on GitHub<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Payment_Gateway_Integration_Stripe\"><\/span><strong>14. Payment Gateway Integration (Stripe)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Add real payments to an app from Stripe. Users checkout, pay and your backend is notified via webhooks. It&#8217;s the scariest part of it because it&#8217;s related to money, but test mode allows you to practice without risk, and see how payment flows actually works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To establish a checkout or payment session<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verifying webhook signatures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handling success, failure, and refund events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key NestJS features used:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Custom providers for the Stripe client<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raw request body handling for webhooks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ConfigModule for secret keys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suggested database:<\/strong> PostgreSQL, MySQL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source code:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/NestJS-Microservices-Backend\/payments-ms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Payments Microservice (Stripe) on GitHub<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Real-Time_Analytics_Dashboard_Backend_with_Redis_and_Queues\"><\/span><strong>15. Real-Time Analytics Dashboard Backend with Redis and Queues<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Describe creating a backend that receives events, processes them in the background via queues and displays live stats on a dashboard. This is the most real life project here, as it combines Redis, BullMQ, WebSockets and a database in one project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The BullMQ library can be used to run background jobs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilizing Redis as queues and caching.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send live updates via WebSockets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key NestJS features used:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Queue processors with @nestjs\/bullmq<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WebSocket gateways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DTOs for analytics endpoints<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suggested database:<\/strong> PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source code:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/DIYA73\/webhookforge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WebhookForge on GitHub<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_the_Right_NestJS_Project_Idea_for_Your_Level\"><\/span><strong>How to Choose the Right NestJS Project Idea for Your Level<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all projects are right for all developers, and that&#8217;s OK. Here is a simple method to select one that you will be able to complete rather than giving up midway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Be honest about your level:<\/strong> If you have only developed maybe a few CRUD apps, do not start with microservices. You will become stuck, frustrated and you&#8217;ll probably stop doing it. Choose nestjs project ideas that will challenge you a bit; not push you over the edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Match it to your goal:<\/strong> Designed a job for a junior backend? Emphasize on Auth, databases and clean REST APIs. Aiming higher? Enhance with queues, caching and real-time options to demonstrate that you can do more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Pick something that solves a real problem:<\/strong> Create a useful app or tool such as a budget tracker or notes app. It will keep you more motivated for longer, and will be easier to write about during an interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Start small, then add features:<\/strong> Get the simplest one to work first. Then integrate authentication, caching and tests, one by one. Rewards help to sustain you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Tools_and_Tech_Stack_to_Pair_with_Your_NestJS_Project_Ideas\"><\/span><strong>Best Tools and Tech Stack to Pair with Your NestJS Project Ideas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Good projects can be built with a simple setup. This is a basic stack which can be used for nearly all of the ideas on the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Databases and ORMs:<\/strong> PostgreSQL is a very safe option, while MongoDB is suitable for those that want flexible data. Try using Prisma, TypeORM or Mongoose to communicate with them. It&#8217;s easier to start out with Prisma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Authentication:<\/strong> Passport with JWT is used in most scenarios. This is the default configuration that comes with NestJS and once you have done it once, you can do it again anywhere!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Testing:<\/strong> No need to configure anything in Jest as it is included in NestJS out of the box. Use with Supertest to test endpoints. No matter how simple the tests, a project looks more serious a few of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>API documentation:<\/strong> It takes about 10 minutes to add API documentation, and you get a page that you can click on and test every endpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Docker and deployment:<\/strong> Docker ensures the same setup across all machines. Hosting, Render, and Railway are great to get started on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_Make_Your_NestJS_Projects_Portfolio-Ready\"><\/span><strong>Tips to Make Your NestJS Projects Portfolio-Ready<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A good project is more than just code. It is important to present it correctly and these small details make a significant difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Write a clear README:<\/strong> Describe the project, how to install and how to use it. Include a screen shot or a few features in a point form list. Recruiters skim fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Add Swagger documentation:<\/strong> A live API page allows testing of endpoints without code reading. Setup only takes minutes and has a very professional look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Host the code on GitHub:<\/strong> Make it public and neat. Mark the best projects you have in your profile so that they appear at the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Deploy it live:<\/strong> There&#8217;s nothing like a working link over a screenshot. Both Render and Railway offer free options that can be used for portfolio projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Include tests and clean commits:<\/strong> Some Jest tests prove that you value quality. Use meaningful commit messages, not \u201cfix\u201d or \u201cupdate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to become proficient with NestJS is by creating actual projects. Getting stuck on a bug at 11 PM and fix it by yourself is better than reading docs. That&#8217;s where learning really takes place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The number of nestjs project ideas is 15, you don&#8217;t have to implement them all. Choose one that is of similar difficulty and construct it correctly and include an appropriate README. When you are ready, then move up to the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So pick one of these nestjs project ideas, open up your editor and get to work today. Your first version will be not be perfect \u2013 don&#8217;t worry, that&#8217;s fine. Continue to add to your portfolio, and it is yours to take care of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1792573711013\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_are_the_best_project_ideas_for_NestJS_beginners\"><\/span><strong>1. What are the best project ideas for NestJS beginners?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Begin with a todo API, a blog API or a URL shortener. 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