Monorepo Structure and Layout
Learn best practices for organizing projects, packages, and shared code within a single Git repository.
Why Structure Matters
Welcome! In a monorepo, many projects live together in one place. A clear, thoughtful structure is super important for keeping things organized.
It helps developers quickly find what they need, promotes code sharing, and makes managing the entire codebase much easier as it grows.
The Monorepo Root
At the very top level of your monorepo, the root directory, you'll find files that apply to the entire repository. Think of them as global settings.
.git/: Git's internal tracking files..gitignore: Tells Git which files to ignore.README.md: The main description of your monorepo.package.json: (If using Node.js) Monorepo-level scripts or dependencies.tools/: Global utility scripts.
All lessons in this course
- What is a Monorepo?
- Monorepo Structure and Layout
- Introduction to Monorepo Tools
- Monorepo vs Polyrepo: Choosing an Approach