Using TypeORM in a NestJS Project
Introduction TypeORM is a powerful ORM (Object-Relational Mapper) library for the Node.js ecosystem, written in TypeScript. It allows developers to interact with databases using classes and objects instead of writing complex raw SQL queries. Key Advantages Excellent TypeScript support: Fully leverages decorators and type-checking, helping detect errors during development instead of at runtime. Supports multiple databases: Compatible with popular database management systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, etc. Flexible patterns (Data Mapper & Active Record): Lets you choose the appropriate implementation style depending on project size (Data Mapper for large, complex projects; Active Record for smaller, quick projects). Migration management: Provides powerful tools to manage database schema changes systematically, helping synchronize changes across development teams. Query Builder: In addition to object-based operations, TypeORM provides a Query Builder for constructing complex q...