Organizing files in directories is a key task to stay organized and to make sure that everyone is
able to find back the files easily.
A key rule is to name the folders with straightforward but explicit names, and to include the decision tree
of where to put a given file inside the folder structure. In fact, the directory tree should in some sense
A key rule is to name the folders with straightforward but explicit names, and to include the decision tree of where to put a given file inside the folder structure. In fact, the directory tree should in some sense
reflect the decision tree.
More details on naming files and folders are provided in the dedicated [file naming card](https://howto.lcsb.uni.lu/?integrity:naming).
## Specific rules
In the `rawData` folder, of each paper, you should include
* Links to data
* Links to lab books (Paper)
* PDF of book if ELN
## Suggestions
There are a few suggestions to organize a folder structure:
## Suggestion 1
### Suggestion 1
Only have a few folders per level (i.e. 5-6 folders per level). That way, the decision of where to include a file is straightforward.
## Suggestion 2
### Suggestion 2
The more general the upper levels and the more precise the lower levels are, the easier it is for someone to decide where to include a respective file. The idea is to mirror a real tree.
## Suggestion 3
### Suggestion 3
Depending on the setup of the research group, it might be useful to structure the group's overall mission into separate programs, sub-missions, or areas of expertise.
## Suggestion 4
### Suggestion 4
Archived folders (or frozen folders) can be named with an `_` (underscore) preceding the actual name of the folder.
## Example
...
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@@ -75,4 +84,16 @@ LCSB_GRPNAME
└── team
├── achievements
└── meetingNotes
```
\ No newline at end of file
```
Equipment
Common
Export raw data where possible and store it on one of the storage locations defined in xxxx.
Group specific
Export raw data where possible and store it on one of the storage locations defined in xxxx.
Make sure all raw data is properly backed up.
Platform specific
Export / Retrieve raw data where possible and store it on one of the storage locations defined in xxxx.
