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Discussion on: Folder Structure for Modern Web Applications

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gunslingor

Really man, this is old 1980s vim approach. Software architecture is very important, you don't have any of it if all files are flat in a 1000 file application. But even in the vim days we considered architecture. Iteration is actually the least effective method of implementing, short and long term. How would you feel if they built bridges via iteration, why would this be okay for heart monitor software, or even a web-based front-end where personal information can be leaked... there is only one reason, lower upfront cost if you ignore architecture, régulation, new hire onboarding time, comprehension time for when devs modify each other's code, etc, etc.

But when you start a business, actual operating costs far exceeds upfront... so plan for the future and flat file word search ain't it... at least use the IDE click to go feature, faster than typing when tracing and also confirms object is accessible in real time.

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Adam Crockett

Op:

had some mileage before it got too much

80s eh, I’m not that old and I don’t use vim 😂