Building Scalable Node.js APIs: Best Practices from 6 Years of Experience

By Kishan Busa

Learn how to build robust, scalable Node.js APIs using best practices I've developed over 6 years of backend development experience.

Building Scalable Node.js APIs: Best Practices

Over the past 6 years, I've built numerous Node.js APIs that handle millions of requests. Here are the key principles that ensure scalability and maintainability.

Architecture Patterns

Using MVC and MVVM patterns helps maintain clean separation of concerns...

Database Design

Proper indexing and query optimization are crucial for performance...

Authentication & Security

Implementing JWT and OAuth2 properly is essential for production apps...

Testing Strategy

Comprehensive unit testing with Jest and integration testing with Playwright...