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🧭 Introduction

Welcome to NestFlux - a comprehensive TypeScript monorepo template that combines the power of React and NestJS to accelerate modern web application development!

🧰 What is NestFlux?​

NestFlux is a full-stack scaffold designed to provide developers with a solid foundation for building scalable, maintainable applications. It's a production-ready template that eliminates the time-consuming setup phase and lets you focus on building your application's unique features.

🎯 Core Philosophy​

NestFlux follows a "batteries-included" approach, providing everything you need to build modern web applications:

  • 🔒 Type Safety First - Comprehensive TypeScript coverage across the entire stack
  • 📦 Code Reusability - Shared libraries eliminate duplication and ensure consistency
  • 🔧 Developer Experience - Optimized tooling and workflows for maximum productivity
  • 📈 Scalability - Architecture that grows with your application
  • 🧪 Quality Assurance - Built-in testing, linting, and validation systems
  • 📚 Self-Documenting - Clear patterns and comprehensive documentation

📦 What's Included​

🖥️ Applications​

💻 Client Application (React)​

A modern React application featuring:

  • ⚛️ React 19 - Latest component-based UI library
  • 🎨 Mantine UI - Comprehensive component library with built-in accessibility
  • 🎯 TanStack Router - Type-safe routing with advanced features
  • 📊 TanStack Query - Powerful server state management
  • 🎨 Tailwind CSS - Utility-first CSS framework
  • ⚡ Vite - Lightning-fast build tool and development server

🚀 Server Application (NestJS)​

A robust backend API built with:

  • 🏗️ NestJS 11 - Progressive Node.js framework
  • 💾 Drizzle ORM - Type-safe database operations
  • 🗄️ PostgreSQL - Enterprise-grade database integration
  • 🛡️ Security Middleware - Helmet, CORS, and authentication
  • 📊 Caching Layer - Built-in caching solutions
  • 🔄 Migration System - Version-controlled database changes

📚 Documentation Site (Docusaurus)​

A comprehensive documentation system featuring:

  • 📖 Interactive Documentation - Live examples and guides
  • 🔍 Search Functionality - Fast, client-side search
  • 🎨 Modern Design - Clean, accessible interface
  • 📱 Mobile Responsive - Works on all devices

📦 Shared Packages​

🔗 API Definition​

Complete API contract definitions providing:

  • 📋 Route Specifications - Every endpoint documented
  • 📝 Data Transfer Objects (DTOs):
    • Query parameters schemas
    • Route parameters schemas
    • Request body schemas
    • Response body schemas
  • 🔒 Type-Safe API Utilities - Generated client-side API functions

📊 Types​

Comprehensive TypeScript definitions including:

  • 🎯 Business Logic Types - Domain-specific interfaces
  • 🔧 Utility Types - Generic helper types
  • 📡 API Response Types - Standardized response formats
  • 🔒 Authentication Types - User and permission interfaces

🎯 Constants​

Centralized constant values for:

  • ⚙️ Application Configuration - Environment-specific settings
  • 📏 Default Values - Consistent defaults across applications
  • 📊 Validation Limits - Input validation constraints
  • 🔧 System Constants - Framework and library settings

🏗️ Models​

Data models and validation schemas featuring:

  • 📋 Zod Schemas - Runtime validation with type inference
  • 🔄 Data Transformations - Input/output processing utilities
  • ✅ Validation Helpers - Reusable validation functions
  • 📊 Database Models - ORM entity definitions

🛠️ Utils​

Common utility functions for:

  • 📅 Date Operations - Date formatting and manipulation
  • 🔧 String Processing - Text transformation utilities
  • 📊 Data Manipulation - Array and object helpers
  • 🔒 Security Utilities - Encryption and validation helpers

🎭 Mocks​

Testing utilities including:

  • 📊 Test Data Generators - Realistic mock data
  • 🔧 API Response Mocks - Consistent test responses
  • 👤 User Fixtures - Test user accounts and permissions
  • 🏗️ Database Seeders - Development database population

🔐 Core Features​

🔐 Authentication & Authorization​

Pre-built authentication system featuring:

  • 🔑 JWT Token Management - Secure token-based authentication
  • 👥 Role-Based Access Control - Granular permission system
  • 🔒 Password Security - Hashing and validation
  • 🔄 Session Management - Secure session handling

💾 Database Integration​

Complete database setup including:

  • 🗄️ PostgreSQL Configuration - Enterprise database setup
  • 🔄 Migration System - Version-controlled schema changes
  • 🔒 Type-Safe Operations - Fully typed database queries
  • 📊 Connection Management - Optimized connection pooling

🧪 Testing Environment​

Comprehensive testing infrastructure:

  • 🔧 Unit Testing - Component and service testing
  • 🔗 Integration Testing - API and database testing
  • 🎭 End-to-End Testing - Full application workflows
  • 📊 Coverage Reporting - Code coverage analysis

🎨 Design System​

Consistent UI foundation with:

  • 🎨 Component Library - Reusable UI components
  • 🎯 Design Tokens - Consistent spacing, colors, typography
  • 📱 Responsive Design - Mobile-first approach
  • ♿ Accessibility - WCAG compliance built-in

⚡ Development Tools​

Optimized development experience featuring:

  • 🔥 Hot Module Replacement - Instant code updates
  • 🔍 Code Analysis - ESLint, Prettier, Biome integration
  • 🏗️ Build Optimization - Production-ready builds
  • 🔧 CLI Tools - Project management utilities

👤 Who Should Use NestFlux?​

NestFlux is designed for:

🧑‍💻 Individual Developers​

  • Full-stack developers building TypeScript applications
  • Developers learning modern full-stack development practices
  • Freelancers needing rapid project setup

👥 Development Teams​

  • Teams requiring standardized project structure
  • Organizations implementing consistent development practices
  • Remote teams needing clear architectural guidelines

🚀 Startups​

  • Companies needing rapid prototyping capabilities
  • Startups scaling from MVP to production
  • Teams requiring investor-ready, professional codebases

🏢 Enterprises​

  • Large organizations requiring maintainable codebases
  • Companies with strict testing and documentation requirements
  • Organizations implementing microservice architectures

🎯 Design Principles​

1. 🔒 Type Safety First​

Every piece of code is fully typed, from database queries to API responses, ensuring compile-time error detection and superior developer experience.

2. 📦 Code Reusability​

Shared libraries eliminate duplication and ensure consistency across all applications, reducing maintenance overhead and improving reliability.

3. 🔧 Developer Experience​

Optimized tooling, clear documentation, and intuitive patterns make development enjoyable and productive.

4. 📈 Scalability​

The architecture is designed to grow with your application, from simple prototypes to complex enterprise systems.

5. 🧪 Quality Assurance​

Built-in testing, linting, and validation ensure code quality and reliability from day one.

6. 📚 Maintainability​

Clear patterns, comprehensive documentation, and consistent structure make long-term maintenance straightforward.

7. 🌐 Modern Standards​

Leveraging the latest stable versions of frameworks and tools ensures your application stays current with industry best practices

🚀 Ready to explore? Dive into our comprehensive guides and start building amazing applications with NestFlux!