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Manu Kumar Pal
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📁 How to Structure Your Projects for Better Scalability

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Hey devs! 👋 A solid project structure saves time, avoids bugs, and makes scaling easier. Whether you're solo or on a team, here's how to keep your codebase clean and scalable! 🚀

🧱 1. Use a Modular Folder Structure

Split your project into feature-based or domain-based modules.

Example:

/src  
  /auth  
  /dashboard  
  /shared  
  /utils
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✅ Easier to scale and navigate
✅ Promotes separation of concerns

📦 2. Group by Feature, Not by Type

Instead of grouping files by type (components, services, etc.), group them by feature.

Before:

/components  
/services  
/pages
After (Better):

/profile  
  ProfilePage.tsx  
  profileService.ts  
  profileSlice.ts
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✅ Everything related stays together
✅ Reduces jumping across folders

🧩 3. Isolate Shared & Common Code

Create dedicated folders like /shared, /common, or /lib for reusable logic, components, and helpers.

✅ Keeps DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself)
✅ Encourages reusability

🛠️ 4. Standardize Naming Conventions

Stick to consistent naming for files, components, and folders.

Examples:

camelCase for variables/functions

PascalCase for components

kebab-case for file names (optional but consistent)
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✅ Makes collaboration smoother
✅ Reduces confusion when searching files

🧪 5. Co-locate Tests with Code

Place test files next to the code they test.

Example:

/auth  
  login.ts  
  login.test.ts
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✅ Easier to find and maintain
✅ Encourages writing tests as you go

🚦 6. Use Index Files for Cleaner Imports

Use index.ts files in folders to simplify imports:

Instead of:


import { LoginForm } from '../../auth/components/LoginForm';
Use:

import { LoginForm } from '@/auth';
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✅ Cleaner imports
✅ Better DX (developer experience)

📐 7. Separate Config and Environment Files

Keep config, environment, and constants in their own folders.

/config  
/env  
/constants
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✅ Keeps app logic clean
✅ Easier to manage environment variables

📈 Bonus: Keep It Evolving

Your structure doesn’t have to be perfect from day one. It should grow and adapt with the project.

✅ Start simple
✅ Refactor as needed

💬 What’s your favorite project structure tip? Share it below! 👇

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