📂 Quick Guide: Master Project Structure with Terminal Commands

When you’re onboarding or diving into a new codebase, understanding the project structure is essential. Terminal commands give you a quick overview, helping you quickly grasp the layout & start coding

🖥️ Windows

• Display Full Folder Structure with Files:

  tree . 

• Save Full Structure to a File:

  tree . > folder_structure.txt

🍏 macOS and 🐧 Linux

• First, Install Tree:

  • macOS:

  brew install tree

  • Linux (Debian/Ubuntu):

  sudo apt install tree

• Display Full Folder Structure with Files:

  tree -a

• Save Full Structure to a File:

  tree -a > folder_structure.txt

🚀 Why This Matters

A visual project map simplifies onboarding, allowing you to familiarize yourself with the structure quickly. You’ll know where key files live, making it easier to find, understand, and contribute from day one. All the Best!