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Settling the File Structure Debate
Group by type or context / process? One of these methods will crush your project's growth. Find out which!
Disclaimer: Different languages and ecosystems, like .NET solutions or Java packages, often use project structure for technical reasons — such as splitting code into independently deployable units (e.g., separating core logic from API endpoints or message consumers). In code, that means you should instantly understand where business rules live, where core actions happen, and which parts of the system serve which role without hunting for clues like a frustrated Inspector Gadget. That said, at the beginning of this post, we established a few expectations we want from a file structure: clarity, navigability (screaming architecture), alignment with business concerns (boundaries), and support for long-term maintainability (ease of change).
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