How should I structure a large React project?
Group files by feature, not by file type. Separate presentational components from data and logic. Centralize API calls, routes, and config. Have a shared folder for truly reused components. This keeps the project findable and maintainable.
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Because it keeps related code together. A 'browse' feature has its components, hooks, and styles in one place, so you find everything about it quickly. Grouping by file type scatters related code across many folders.
Yes. Put all API calls in one place like an api folder. This makes the API surface easy to find, change, and mock in tests, instead of having fetch calls scattered across many components.
In one place, loaded from environment variables. Keep Firebase keys, API endpoints, and feature flags centralized, never scattered across components. This keeps config easy to find and change.
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