NestJS · Senior · Question 46 of 75

Why might a team choose Nest over a minimal framework like Fastify alone?

1Nest is always faster
2Fastify can't be used for APIs
✓Correct answer: Conventions, DI and modules help large teams keep a consistent structure; the trade-off is more abstraction and learning curve

Explanation

For small services, a minimal framework may be simpler. For many developers and features, Nest's structure pays off.

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