Getting a List of Resources
Explore how to create a GET endpoint in NestJS to retrieve a list of books stored in memory. Learn to separate concerns by managing routing in the controller and business logic in the service layer, establishing a foundation for future database integration.
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In this section, we’ll create our first endpoint. Just like a library catalog that visitors can browse, we’ll create a route to fetch books, allowing access to our virtual collection. Initially, we’ll store the list of books in memory, a temporary and quick solution. This approach allows us to establish the basic functionality before integrating TypeORM for database management.
Updating BooksController
As we mentioned earlier, our application will have a route to fetch a list of books. In line with HTTP standards, we’ll use the GET HTTP method, designed for ...