MidasEngine/idealstructure.md

To maintain a clean and organized GitHub repository structure, particularly with multiple documentation files, it’s essential to have a structured hierarchy. Here’s a layout that will keep your project files organized and accessible for contributors:

Suggested Repository Structure

MidasTechnologies/
├── .github/                    # GitHub-specific files
│   ├── ISSUE_TEMPLATE/         # GitHub issue templates
│   ├── PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md  # Pull request template
│   └── workflows/              # CI/CD workflow files
│       └── ci.yml              # Example CI configuration (e.g., GitHub Actions)
├── docs/                       # Documentation directory
│   ├── README.md               # Overview of documentation contents
│   ├── setup/                  # Setup-related docs
│   │   ├── installation.md     # Installation instructions
│   │   └── configuration.md    # Configuring the environment or application
│   ├── guides/                 # Guide files for team collaboration
│   │   ├── branching.md        # Branching strategy guide (from previous step)
│   │   ├── code_style.md       # Code style and formatting standards
│   │   ├── contributing.md     # Contribution guidelines
│   │   └── testing.md          # Testing and CI/CD setup guide
│   ├── reference/              # Technical references or design documentation
│   │   ├── architecture.md     # Project architecture
│   │   └── data_structures.md  # Key data structures and algorithms used
│   └── API/                    # API documentation, if applicable
│       └── api_overview.md     # Overview of APIs used or exposed by the project
├── src/                        # Source code directory
│   ├── main/                   # Main branch source code
│   └── dev/                    # Development branch source code
├── tests/                      # Testing suite and files
│   ├── unit/                   # Unit tests
│   ├── integration/            # Integration tests
│   └── README.md               # Overview of testing guidelines
├── .gitignore                  # Git ignore file
├── LICENSE                     # License file for the repository
└── README.md                   # Main README for the repository

Directory Explanation

1. .github/: Contains GitHub-specific configuration files, such as issue and pull request templates, as well as workflows for automated testing and CI/CD.

2. docs/: All documentation files, organized into meaningful subdirectories.

   • setup/: For setup-related documentation like installation, configuration, and environment setup.
   • guides/: Team collaboration guides, including the branching guide, contribution guidelines, and code style documents.
   • reference/: More technical references, project architecture, and specific implementations for future reference.
   • API/: Documentation for APIs if your project has them.

3. src/: Contains all source code, organized into the main and dev branches or modules if needed.

4. tests/: For all testing-related files, including subdirectories for unit and integration tests, plus a README outlining test protocols.

5. Project Root Files:

   • .gitignore: For files and directories to ignore in the repository.
   • LICENSE: Licensing information for the repository.
   • README.md: Main project overview, including how to get started, major features, and basic setup steps.

Additional Tips

• Keep Documentation Centralized: The docs/ directory keeps all documentation in one place, easy to locate and update.
• Standardize Documentation Files: Use markdown (.md) for all documentation to ensure readability on GitHub and other markdown-rendering platforms.
• Use Templates in .github/: Issue and pull request templates help streamline contributions and feedback.
• README.md Clarity: The main README file should serve as a quick start guide and overview for the repository. This document should also link to relevant documentation files within docs/.

This structure will make the repository accessible and organized, simplifying onboarding, documentation, and collaboration among team members.