articleJanuary 1, 2026
How to Structure Vue Projects
A guide to structuring Vue projects at different scales—from flat folder structures for small apps, to modular monolithic architecture for medium-scale, to micro frontends for large enterprise projects.
Core Principle
The right structure depends on project scale and team size. Avoid over-engineering small projects, but plan for growth in larger ones.
Three Scales of Structure
- Small/POC: Flat folder structure—simple, minimal overhead
- Medium-Scale: Modular monolithic architecture—encapsulate features by domain, enhance maintainability, prepare for potential microservices
- Large/Enterprise: Micro frontends—for multiple teams working on complex systems (introduces significant complexity)
Key Takeaway
Start simple. Adopt more complex architectures only when the project's scale and team dynamics demand it.
Related
Part of a series that includes nuxt-layers-modular-monolith and Atomic Design patterns.