Namespaces and folder structures in c# solutions: how should folders on disk be organised?

Question

First off, let’s agree that namespace should match folder structure and that each language artefact should be in its own file.

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Answer 1

I think you need to define a cut-off point where the flat approach no longer works. For example, if you have a typical 3-tier architecture in a smallish project, having 3 projects on the outer level is no problem. However, if you have a few dozen, then some sort of grouping helps segment functionality and makes the whole solution more understandable.