It's Important. Just as Code Style, API Design, and Automation are essential for a healthy development cycle, Repository structure is a crucial part of your project's architecture. When a potential user or contributor lands on your repository's page, they see a few things: Project Name Project Description Bunch O' Files Only when they scroll below the fold will the user see your project's README.
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