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The organization of files and folders in a project. Understanding structure helps navigate Ergo codebases and contribute effectively.
Directory structure refers to how files and folders are organized within a software project. Understanding a project's directory structure is essential for navigating codebases, finding relevant files, and contributing effectively. Ergo projects follow common conventions: source code in 'src/', tests in 'tests/' or '__tests__/', documentation in 'docs/', and configuration files in the root. Familiarity with structure helps developers quickly understand where to find and place code when contributing to Ergo's open-source ecosystem.
Navigating Ergo codebases
Contributing to open-source projects
Understanding project organization
Finding specific functionality
Common Ergo project structure: /src (source code), /tests (test files), /docs (documentation), /scripts (utility scripts), /public (static assets), package.json or build.sbt (dependencies), README.md (project info). The Ergo node uses Scala project structure with /src/main/scala for source and /src/test/scala for tests.
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Start by getting a wallet (Nautilus for browser, Terminus for mobile). Back up your seed phrase securely offline. Get some ERG from an exchange (Gate.io, KuCoin) or DEX (Spectrum). Make a test transaction. Then explore: try DeFi on Spectrum, check out NFTs, or dive into the technology if you're a builder.
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