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NestJS Configuration

验证环境变量,并配置 ConfigModule。

SKILL.md
--- frontmatter
name: NestJS Configuration
description: Environment variables validation and ConfigModule setup.
metadata:
  labels: [nestjs, config, env]
  triggers:
    files: ['.env', 'app.module.ts', '**/config.ts']
    keywords: [ConfigModule, Joi, env]

NestJS Configuration Standards

Priority: P1 (OPERATIONAL)

Environment configuration and validation patterns for NestJS applications.

Setup

  1. Library: Use @nestjs/config.
  2. Initialization: Import ConfigModule.forRoot({ isGlobal: true }) in AppModule.

Validation

  • Mandatory: Validate environment variables at startup.
  • Tool: Use joi or a custom validation class.
  • Effect: The app must crash immediately if a required env var (e.g., DB_URL) is missing.
typescript
// app.module.ts
ConfigModule.forRoot({
  validationSchema: Joi.object({
    NODE_ENV: Joi.string()
      .valid('development', 'production')
      .default('development'),
    PORT: Joi.number().default(3000),
    DATABASE_URL: Joi.string().required(),
  }),
});

Usage

  • Injection: Inject ConfigService to access values.
  • Typing: Avoid magic strings. Use a type-safe getter helper or a dedicated configuration object/interface.
  • Secrets: Never commit .env files. Add .env* to .gitignore.