How to Structure a Next.js Application (For Humans and LLMs) (swiftace.org)

A new approach to structuring Next.js applications has been announced, focusing on enhancing code navigation and maintainability, particularly for projects involving large-language models (LLMs). The project utilizes a well-defined folder structure that separates server and client components, database logic, email templates, and utility functions. Key folders include ‘app’ for server-rendered pages, ‘components’ for shared React elements, and ‘database’ for centralized database operations. This organization aims to facilitate easier navigation and refactoring for both human developers and LLMs, making code interactions more intuitive. The significance of this structure lies in its potential to streamline development workflows in AI and ML applications using Next.js. By adopting a flat and clearly defined architecture, developers can more effectively manage complexity, minimize abstraction layers, and simplify the integration of new features. Additionally, it emphasizes the use of best practices such as defining custom components with design system primitives and encapsulating database logic to allow for easy provider swaps. This method not only improves the clarity of the codebase but also enhances collaborative development, making it easier to adapt to evolving project requirements.