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File Organization

The document provides guidelines for organizing Flutter project files to enhance efficiency and collaboration. It suggests separating files into logical sections, using either a layered or feature-based structure, and emphasizes the importance of clear naming conventions and reusability. Proper organization not only saves time but also simplifies scaling as the app grows.

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File Organization

The document provides guidelines for organizing Flutter project files to enhance efficiency and collaboration. It suggests separating files into logical sections, using either a layered or feature-based structure, and emphasizes the importance of clear naming conventions and reusability. Proper organization not only saves time but also simplifies scaling as the app grows.

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Why Organize?
Let’s say you’ve got 100 files in one folder. You’ll spend half your life searching for that one file
you need. File organization saves you time and keeps things neat. It also helps when you’re
working with a team—everyone knows where to find what they need. So, organizing your
Flutter project is pretty much like cleaning up your room—it makes everything run smoother!

How to Organize Your Flutter Files?


1. Keep Things Separate:

You don’t put your dirty laundry in the kitchen, right? Similarly, don’t dump all your code into one
folder. Break things down into logical sections.

What does that look like in Flutter?

Models hold the data structures (think of them as blueprints for your data, like a user’s info
or a transaction).
Cubit/Bloc contains the business logic (basically the brains of your app).
Views are the screens that the user interacts with.
Widgets are smaller, reusable UI elements, like buttons or cards.
Services handle outside stuff like API calls or interacting with the database.

2. Layered Structure vs Feature-Based Structure

Layered Structure (Basic and simple): Organize your code by its role.

lib/
├── models/
├── cubit/
├── layout/
├── widgets/
└── services/

So if you have user data, it goes in models . If you’re managing state, it goes in cubit . If
you’re showing a screen (like the home screen or login screen), it goes in views .
Feature-Based Structure (When your app gets bigger): You can group everything for a
feature into its own folder.

lib/
├── transaction/
│ ├── models/
│ ├── cubit/
│ ├── views/
│ └── widgets/
├── user/
│ ├── models/
│ ├── cubit/
│ ├── views/
│ └── widgets/
└── common/ # This is for things that are shared everywhere, like buttons

So the "transaction" folder will have everything you need for handling transactions—models,
logic, UI—making it easy to find stuff related to that feature.

3. Naming Things Right


Just like you wouldn’t want a book titled "Everything You Need to Know" on your shelf (way too
vague!), don’t name files things like stuff.dart . Be clear about what the file contains. For
instance:

Classes: TransactionCubit.dart (CamelCase, because we’re defining a class here).


Functions/Helpers: api_helper.dart (lowercase with underscores, because it's a utility
or function file).

This keeps everything tidy and easy to find.

4. Keep Reusable Stuff Separate


You know those things you use over and over, like your custom button or helper functions?
Don’t keep rewriting them. Put them in a special folder called widgets/ or utils/ . This way,
you can just import them where you need them and use them over and over.

A Quick Example:
Let’s say you’re building an app to track transactions. Here’s how your file structure might look:

lib/
├── models/ # Where data models live (User, Transaction)
├── cubit/ # Where business logic happens (state management)
├── modules/ # The screens of your app (HomeScreen,
TransactionScreen)
├── widgets/ # Reusable UI elements (CustomButton, TransactionCard)
├── services/ # API calls, database helpers
└── utils/ # Helpers or utilities (constants, functions)

As Your App Grows:


When your app starts getting bigger, you’ll want to group things by features. For example:

lib/
├── transaction/
│ ├── models/
│ ├── cubit/
│ ├── views/
│ └── widgets/
├── user/
│ ├── models/
│ ├── cubit/
│ ├── views/
│ └── widgets/
└── common/ # Shared code (buttons, headers, etc.)

So if you’re working on transactions, all related files (models, cubits, views) will go into the
transaction/ folder. Same goes for features like user or auth. It keeps everything neat,
organized, and easy to scale.
Pro Tips:
1. Less is more: Don’t overcomplicate things. Start with a simple structure and grow as
needed.
2. Keep main.dart clean: Don’t stuff everything into main.dart . It’s just for app setup and
routing.
3. Group related files: If a feature needs a model, a cubit, and a view, put them in a folder
together to avoid clutter.

Wrapping Up:
Good file organization is like a clean room—everything has its place. When your Flutter app
gets bigger, it’ll save you so much time and frustration. So keep it neat, keep it clear, and your
future self will thank you.

The goal is simple: make it easy to find, manage, and scale your code. And remember, as you
go, feel free to tweak things to fit the needs of your app. You've got this! 🎉

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