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Discussion on: What are the Standard Directory Structure and Key Files in a Web Application Project?

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Anton

in 95% of cases , no matter the language your fav framework, package manager etc already follows Standard Directory Layout (Maven Standard Directory Layout linked above) . So this is as close as you can get by starting your own without shooting yourself in your leg.

But you are right also, sample projects will provide answers for similar questions.

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Grzegorz Ziemonski

I'm sorry but I have to disagree with you on this percentage value and hence on the general recommendation. Rails, most express projects or django, just to name a few well-known examples, all follow different directory structures. And, of course, the list could go on and on.

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Anton

Don't be sorry :) no need. The fact that those other frameworks you list have predefined and agreed locations for stuff involved does not mean it's not analogue deriving from "Standard Directory Layout" . It's only a great thing so whatever new stuff you start with usually feels common