Full-Stack Authentication Boilerplate: Angular + NestJS + PostgreSQL
A practical series for backend developers building secure full-stack apps
For backend developers who want to ship full-stack projects—without wrestling with frontend complexity.
We’re building a full-stack authentication boilerplate—a reusable, modular codebase that gives you login, registration, route protection, token handling, and database integration out of the box. Clone it, customize it, and start building faster.
Why This Stack?
We chose Angular 19 and NestJS for a reason:
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TypeScript end-to-end: Write frontend and backend in the same language with consistent tooling.
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Angular 19 introduces Signals and control flow syntax (
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NestJS is structured, modular, and test-friendly—ideal for developers coming from Spring or .NET.
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PostgreSQL + TypeORM provide a robust relational layer with strong typing and migrations.
You could build this with React, Express, or MongoDB. But we picked this stack for its structure and scalability—great for teams or solo developers who want a solid foundation, not just flexibility.
What’s in the Series?
Here’s the roadmap 👇
Each post builds on the last, walking you through:
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✅ JWT login & registration
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✅ Angular route guards & auth state
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✅ NestJS modules, guards, and services
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✅ PostgreSQL setup with TypeORM
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✅ CI/CD, E2E tests with Playwright, and Docker deployment
You don’t need prior Angular or NestJS experience—just TypeScript and backend fundamentals.
Why This Series Exists
You don’t need another to-do app.
You need a working authentication foundation—something you can reuse, extend, and deploy. That’s what this series delivers, while helping you build real frontend + backend skills along the way.
Let’s build something you can actually ship.