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David Stoltz
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David Stoltz
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Posted by David Stoltz
David Stoltz
Courses Plus Student 1,802 Points

Folder/Document/File Management - Best Practices?? Help!

HI! New developer here.

I am struggling with my local (for now) folder/file management when creating new websites in both WordPress and HTML. As someone with no CS background I am very confused on how to best manage my folders and files like the pros do.

What should I name each of my folders? Why? What goes in each folder? Why? What are the best practices I should be learning and following? Are there any good youtube videos that can help me? (I've looked - Maybe you can help point me to a great one!)

Thank you for helping this new developer out!

Best, David

2 Answers

Shaun Edwards
Shaun Edwards
3,065 Points
Shaun Edwards
Shaun Edwards
3,065 Points

For html i normally go with the simple

Style - for css img - for any media you intend to use js - for any javascript documents

But its what you would prefer i would recommend finding your style and working on that

Shaun Edwards
Shaun Edwards
3,065 Points
Shaun Edwards
Shaun Edwards
3,065 Points

not sure if this would be of any help also https://thehelloworldprogram.com/web-development/creating-files-folder-structure-web-pages/