Plan your Node.js backend in one place.
Prepare service definitions for Express, NestJS and Fastify backends.
What matters for your application
Separate build and start
Compile TypeScript during the build and run the compiled entry point in production.
Port and health endpoint
Read PORT from the environment and provide a readiness endpoint for dependencies.
Graceful shutdown
On SIGTERM, stop accepting new requests and close connection pools cleanly.
Where it fits
Define the needs of an API built with Express, Fastify or NestJS. Building code, starting a process and connecting to a database are separate responsibilities.
- JavaScript / TypeScript REST APIs
- Webhook receivers and integration services
- A shared backend for web and mobile clients
Its place in your application
The Node.js service handles HTTP requests. Time-consuming work belongs in a separate queue so reports or file conversions do not block the web process. Secrets are kept apart from source code.
Before you begin
Choose services around the actual needs of your application. Include these points in your development and release plan.
- Pin dependencies with a lockfile and verify a clean build.
- Start the HTTP server on the configured port and choose the correct network interface for the workload.
- Stop accepting requests and close open connections on SIGTERM.
Common questions
What should I prepare for a TypeScript app?
Specify the build output, production start command and required environment values. Do not use a development watcher as your production process; make the entry file explicit.
Can I provision a live resource now?
Not yet. New registration and customer allocation are closed on the live site. Product guides are published; local development simulation does not create real services.