I'm currently developing a to-do list application, and as part of the project, I'm trying to organize my code into separate modules and functions. However, I'm struggling to keep track of the flow of my application since the code is now spread across multiple modules. Any advice on how I can improve this would be greatly appreciated!
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One effective way to manage your code is by establishing a clear and structured naming convention for your files and folders. For instance, in your to-do list app, you could separate different parts of the UI into components like 'List', 'Item', and 'AddItemButton', and organize them all in a folder called /components. Additionally, consider defining the structure of your data in a ListItem, like text, isComplete status, and dateAdded, and store this in a separate file that you can import as needed. It’s often helpful to create a /utils folder for miscellaneous functions too. Overall, making sure everything has a designated place with descriptive names really helps keep your project organized.
Totally agree! Besides naming conventions, do you ever use flow charts to visualize how your functions interact? That's helped me a lot! I usually separate my modules into application logic and DOM-related tasks. Within those, I create distinct modules for elements like creating tasks and handling user input. As my projects grow, it can get tricky to keep track of which functions run in what order, so visual aids are invaluable. Thanks for your insights!