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Folder structure has two jobs but only does one

Original: Your folder structure has two jobs, but only does one

A blog post argues that folder structures in software projects serve two distinct purposes — organizing code for humans and determining how builds and modules behave — but most conventions only address the first. The author argues developers should design directory layouts with both roles in mind, prompting debate among programmers about whether current practices neglect the structural role.

Why now: Developers on Hacker News are debating whether conventional folder layouts ignore their architectural role

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