Getting the right folder structure is a difficult task that can take years to master, but it doesn’t have to take years for you. In this video I will show you everything I have learned about creating a good folder structure for any application that is easy to maintain, refactor, and work in.


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⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction
01:05 - The problem with normal folder structures
05:25 - Real world project example (bad structure)
08:15 - Feature based folder structure explained
12:08 - Real world project example (feature structure)
13:23 - Side by side comparison
15:53 - ESLint configuration
22:32 - Potential downsides


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A well-organized folder structure can significantly enhance code maintainability and enjoyment in development. This structure is applicable across various types of development, regardless of the language or framework used. By demonstrating with diagrams and real-world examples, the benefits of transitioning from a traditional folder layout to a feature-based structure are highlighted. ESLint configurations enforce these practices, making collaborative projects more manageable and helping keep each feature's code isolated, facilitating easier modifications and refactoring.

This Folder Structure Makes Me 100% More Productive

No one seems to know information architecture <a href="https://www.figma.com/resource-library/what-is-information-architecture/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://www.figma.com/resource-library/what-is-information-architecture/</a>, <a href="https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/topics/information-architecture" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/topics/information-architecture</a>

I like the <a href="https://feature-sliced.design" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">feature slice design</a> approach

This is exactly what I always tell my students. Organized folders matter a lot.

I would hate to be the person who has to refactor this project in a few years. Those boundaries will become a nightmare.

It feels like a common sense thing, and on the surface the whole “2x faster” claim seems ridiculous… until I imagine a disorganized repo of hundreds of files sprawled in some meaningless fashion. Ok, I believe you 😅