Organizing Files and Folders


A well-organized project structure makes development faster and easier.

Professional developers always organize their files before starting work.

Why Folder Structure Matters

Good structure helps:

  1. Find files quickly
  2. Reduce mistakes
  3. Improve teamwork

Basic HTML Project Structure

Most projects follow a simple and clean structure with separate folders for pages, styles, and assets.

Each type of file has its own place, making the project easy to manage.

Organizing Pages

Keep all main HTML pages at the root or inside a pages folder.

This makes navigation simple and predictable.

Organizing Assets

Assets such as images, icons, and fonts should be stored in dedicated folders.

This prevents clutter and confusion.

Separating CSS and JavaScript

Styles and scripts should never be mixed with HTML files.

Separate folders improve caching and performance.

Using a Pages Folder

Large projects often keep HTML files inside a pages folder to stay organized.

This structure is common in real client projects.

Avoid Common Folder Mistakes

  • Mixing all files in one folder
  • Using unclear folder names
  • Duplicating assets

Why Organization Matters for Jobs

Employers expect clean and professional project structure.

Good organization shows discipline and experience.

Practice Task

Create a folder structure for a simple website with:

  • Three HTML pages
  • One CSS folder
  • One images folder
  • One JavaScript folder

What You Will Learn Next

In the next lesson, you will learn naming conventions and professional code standards.