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Day 16

Understanding the Structure

Let's decode what Next.js created!

Today's Lesson

Every file in a Next.js project has a purpose. Understanding the structure helps you know where to make changes. You don't need to memorize everything - just know where to look.

Today's Tasks

  1. 1Ask Claude Code to explain each file/folder in your project
  2. 2Identify: Where pages live, where styles go, where config is
  3. 3Create a simple map/diagram of the structure

Prompt to Use

Explain the folder structure of this Next.js project. What is each file and folder for? Which ones will I edit most often? Create a simple text diagram showing the structure with explanations.

Expected Outcome

Understanding of Next.js project structure.

New Terms

  • app/
  • page.tsx
  • layout.tsx
  • package.json

Pro Tip

You don't need to understand everything. Focus on `app/` - that's where your pages live.

Coming Tomorrow

We'll build our first component.

P.S. Every expert was once confused by folder structures. It gets clearer with practice.