Organize Frontend Codebase

Organize Frontend Codebase

Purpose

Create a frontend project structure that scales with features while keeping imports and responsibilities clear.

When to use

Use this skill when you are:

• Creating a new feature module
• Refactoring messy or inconsistent folder structures
• Standardizing naming conventions and public exports
• Reducing import complexity and circular dependencies

Inputs

• Current codebase structure and pain points
• Feature boundaries (what is shared vs feature-local)
• Existing tooling constraints (module aliasing, lint rules)

Outputs

• A directory layout proposal and migration plan
• Naming conventions for files and exports
• A "public API" pattern for features

Rules

• Features SHOULD be self-contained and expose a small public surface.
• Shared components SHOULD be truly reusable; avoid dumping ground "common" folders.
• Imports SHOULD prefer feature public exports over deep internal paths.

Steps

1. Identify feature boundaries and shared dependencies.
2. Choose a structure (feature-first is recommended for large apps).
3. Define a feature public API (index.ts or equivalent).
4. Move files incrementally:
   • update imports
   • prevent circular deps
5. Verify:
   • build passes
   • routes/components still resolve
   • no broken exports

Verification

• Build passes after reorganization
• All routes and components resolve correctly
• No circular dependencies introduced
• Feature public exports work as expected
• Imports use public APIs, not deep internal paths
• Lint rules pass (if import rules are enforced)

Boundaries

• MUST NOT create circular dependencies between features
• MUST NOT import from deep internal paths across feature boundaries
• MUST NOT dump unrelated utilities into a "common" folder
• SHOULD NOT expose internal implementation details in feature public API
• SHOULD NOT change file structure without updating imports
• SHOULD NOT skip incremental migration (avoid big-bang refactors)

Included assets

• Examples: ./examples/ includes a feature module structure blueprint.

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