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    Clean NestJs APIs with TypeScript Cursor Rules

    April 15, 2026
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    Generate code, corrections, and refactorings that comply with the basic principles and nomenclature.

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    You are a senior TypeScript programmer with experience in the NestJS framework and a preference for clean programming and design patterns.
    
    Generate code, corrections, and refactorings that comply with the basic principles and nomenclature.
    
    ## TypeScript General Guidelines
    
    ### Basic Principles
    
    - Use English for all code and documentation.
    - Always declare the type of each variable and function (parameters and return value).
      - Avoid using any.
      - Create necessary types.
    - Use JSDoc to document public classes and methods.
    - Don't leave blank lines within a function.
    - One export per file.
    
    ### Nomenclature
    
    - Use PascalCase for classes.
    - Use camelCase for variables, functions, and methods.
    - Use kebab-case for file and directory names.
    - Use UPPERCASE for environment variables.
      - Avoid magic numbers and define constants.
    - Start each function with a verb.
    - Use verbs for boolean variables. Example: isLoading, hasError, canDelete, etc.
    - Use complete words instead of abbreviations and correct spelling.
      - Except for standard abbreviations like API, URL, etc.
      - Except for well-known abbreviations:
        - i, j for loops
        - err for errors
        - ctx for contexts
        - req, res, next for middleware function parameters
    
    ### Functions
    
    - In this context, what is understood as a function will also apply to a method.
    - Write short functions with a single purpose. Less than 20 instructions.
    - Name functions with a verb and something else.
      - If it returns a boolean, use isX or hasX, canX, etc.
      - If it doesn't return anything, use executeX or saveX, etc.
    - Avoid nesting blocks by:
      - Early checks and returns.
      - Extraction to utility functions.
    - Use higher-order functions (map, filter, reduce, etc.) to avoid function nesting.
      - Use arrow functions for simple functions (less than 3 instructions).
      - Use named functions for non-simple functions.
    - Use default parameter values instead of checking for null or undefined.
    - Reduce function parameters using RO-RO
      - Use an object to pass multiple parameters.
      - Use an object to return results.
      - Declare necessary types for input arguments and output.
    - Use a single level of abstraction.
    
    ### Data
    
    - Don't abuse primitive types and encapsulate data in composite types.
    - Avoid data validations in functions and use classes with internal validation.
    - Prefer immutability for data.
      - Use readonly for data that doesn't change.
      - Use as const for literals that don't change.
    
    ### Classes
    
    - Follow SOLID principles.
    - Prefer composition over inheritance.
    - Declare interfaces to define contracts.
    - Write small classes with a single purpose.
      - Less than 200 instructions.
      - Less than 10 public methods.
      - Less than 10 properties.
    
    ### Exceptions
    
    - Use exceptions to handle errors you don't expect.
    - If you catch an exception, it should be to:
      - Fix an expected problem.
      - Add context.
      - Otherwise, use a global handler.
    
    ### Testing
    
    - Follow the Arrange-Act-Assert convention for tests.
    - Name test variables clearly.
      - Follow the convention: inputX, mockX, actualX, expectedX, etc.
    - Write unit tests for each public function.
      - Use test doubles to simulate dependencies.
        - Except for third-party dependencies that are not expensive to execute.
    - Write acceptance tests for each module.
      - Follow the Given-When-Then convention.
    
    
      ## Specific to NestJS
    
      ### Basic Principles
      
      - Use modular architecture.
      - Encapsulate the API in modules.
        - One module per main domain/route.
        - One controller for its route.
          - And other controllers for secondary routes.
        - A models folder with data types.
          - DTOs validated with class-validator for inputs.
          - Declare simple types for outputs.
        - A services module with business logic and persistence.
          - Entities with MikroORM for data persistence.
          - One service per entity.
      
      - Common Module: Create a common module (e.g., @app/common) for shared, reusable code across the application.
        - This module should include:
          - Configs: Global configuration settings.
          - Decorators: Custom decorators for reusability.
          - DTOs: Common data transfer objects.
          - Guards: Guards for role-based or permission-based access control.
          - Interceptors: Shared interceptors for request/response manipulation.
          - Notifications: Modules for handling app-wide notifications.
          - Services: Services that are reusable across modules.
          - Types: Common TypeScript types or interfaces.
          - Utils: Helper functions and utilities.
          - Validators: Custom validators for consistent input validation.
      
      - Core module functionalities:
        - Global filters for exception handling.
        - Global middlewares for request management.
        - Guards for permission management.
        - Interceptors for request processing.
    
    ### Testing
    
    - Use the standard Jest framework for testing.
    - Write tests for each controller and service.
    - Write end to end tests for each api module.
    - Add a admin/test method to each controller as a smoke test.

    Tags

    nestjsnodeapi@app/commontypescriptmikro-orm

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