Building Modular Backends with a Modern Framework

A modern framework provides a solid foundation for building server-side applications. But without careful architecture, even a well-structured app built with a modern framework can become a monolithic mess.

The Module Pattern

The key insight: each module should be a self-contained unit with its own controllers, services, repositories, DTOs, and tests. Modules communicate through well-defined interfaces, not by reaching into each other's internals.

Why This Matters

Modular architecture means you can test modules independently, reuse them across projects, and swap implementations without breaking consumers.

This is exactly the philosophy behind Neris. Each module — Auth, RBAC, User, Audit — is independent and can be composed together as needed.