srcfolder

srcfolder is a directory used in software projects to hold the primary source code. It is part of a broader project structure that separates source files from compiled artifacts, resources, and tests. While many teams prefer the conventional naming src or srcFolder, srcfolder is a variant found in some templates, legacy projects, or language ecosystems that favor simple, lowercase directory names.

Typical contents include language-specific source files, subpackages or modules, and sometimes build configuration files that apply to that portion of the project. Depending on the language, files might have extensions such as .java, .py, .c, .cpp, .ts, or .js. The exact layout is language- and tool-dependent, but a common pattern is to place all publicly visible source under srcfolder and keep tests separate or in a parallel tests folder.

srcfolder plays a central role in build and packaging processes. Build tools scan the directory tree to discover source files, compile or transpile them, and place outputs in separate directories such as bin, build, or dist. Keeping the source organized under a single folder helps portability across platforms and simplifies version control.

Naming and organization best practices include choosing a consistent name across the project, documenting the structure in the README, and avoiding circular references. Be mindful of case sensitivity on different file systems; some tools expect lowercase folder names. Exclude generated artifacts from the srcfolder to prevent accidental commits.

Examples: in Java projects, a typical structure might place sources in srcfolder/com/example/App.java; in Python, srcfolder/app/module.py; in C/C++, srcfolder/src/main.c and srcfolder/include/main.h. Modern JavaScript or TypeScript projects often place source under srcfolder at the repository root, with tests in a separate __tests__ area.