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How I Structure a Next.js Project (After 6 Production Apps)

Folder conventions, data fetching patterns, component organization, and the file structure that scales from MVP to 185 database tables without becoming unmanageable.

By Jason TeixeiraNovember 8, 2025
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I've shipped 6 Next.js apps to production — from simple portfolios to a fintech platform with 185 tables. My project structure has evolved with each one. Here's where I've landed.

The Structure

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Reader route

article -> proof -> offer

ReadClusterProofScope

cluster

Product Systems

intent

Architecture

route

next step

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