I was wondering, what do you think about having an apps folder to keep all apps together? Do you have any pros and cons? 1) Have something like this (apps folder): ├── project_folder ├── manage.py ├── apps_folder …├── app1 …├── app2 …├── app3 2) Instead of: ├── project_fold…

Absolute CON. Django has its established patterns for project organization. There are various internal and external (third-party) tools designed to work with that structure. You make changes at your own risk. You can find multiple threads here about different ideas people have had to change this s…

If I remember correctly, the first three that people tend to encounter when they first try this: Makemigrations not detecting model changes Templates not found Custom management commands not found Yes, there are solutions to all these, but really - why create extra work for yourself?

Yes, you have to take of that. Thanks.

Good idea to have a folder to keep apps together?

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guzmanojero April 23, 2024, 11:00am 3

Thanks Ken.

If you don’t mind me asking, do you have an example of a typical problem that arises because of using an apps folder?

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Good idea to have a folder to keep apps together?

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