Introduction
When starting frontend projects, I initially focused only on making features work. Over time, I realized that project structure plays a major role in maintainability, scalability, and collaboration. In this blog, I’ll explain how I structure my frontend projects to keep the code clean and easy to understand.
Why Project Structure Matters
- A good structure:
- Makes the codebase easy to navigate
- Reduces bugs caused by misplaced logic
- Helps new developers understand the project faster
- Improves long-term maintainability
- A poor structure leads to confusion and duplicated code.
Basic Folder Structure
A simple and scalable frontend structure looks like this:
src/
├── components/
├── pages/
├── hooks/
├── services/
├── utils/
├── styles/
└── assets/
Each folder has a single responsibility, making the project easier to manage.
Components Folder
This folder contains reusable UI components such as buttons, cards, and modals.
Example:
components/
├── Button/
│ ├── Button.jsx
│ └── Button.css
This keeps component logic and styles organized.
Pages Folder
Pages represent major screens in the application, such as:
- Home
- Login
- Dashboard
Pages usually combine multiple components together.
Separating Logic from UI
Business logic should not be mixed with UI code. For example:
- API calls in services
- Utility functions in utils
- Reusable logic in hooks
This separation improves testability and readability.
Naming Conventions
Consistent naming makes a big difference:
- Components: PascalCase
- Functions and variables: camelCase
- Files: meaningful and descriptive
This reduces confusion and improves collaboration.
How This Helped My Projects
Using a clear structure:
- Reduced debugging time
- Made feature additions faster
- Improved code reviews
- Helped me onboard to projects easily
Conclusion
A clean project structure is just as important as writing correct code. By organizing files logically and separating concerns, frontend projects become easier to maintain and scale.
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