{"id":12989,"date":"2023-03-18T21:52:36","date_gmt":"2023-03-18T21:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=12989"},"modified":"2023-03-18T21:52:36","modified_gmt":"2023-03-18T21:52:36","slug":"discover-the-little-known-secret-of-adding-folders-to-visual-studio-projects-like-a-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-little-known-secret-of-adding-folders-to-visual-studio-projects-like-a-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Discover the Little-Known Secret of Adding Folders to Visual Studio Projects Like a Pro!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-678732a5eff51\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-678732a5eff51\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-little-known-secret-of-adding-folders-to-visual-studio-projects-like-a-pro\/#Perplexing_Process_of_Adding_a_Folder_to_a_Visual_Studio_Project\" title=\"Perplexing Process of Adding a Folder to a Visual Studio Project\">Perplexing Process of Adding a Folder to a Visual Studio Project<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-little-known-secret-of-adding-folders-to-visual-studio-projects-like-a-pro\/#Step_1_Time_to_Do_Some_Navigation\" title=\"Step 1: Time to Do Some Navigation\">Step 1: Time to Do Some Navigation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-little-known-secret-of-adding-folders-to-visual-studio-projects-like-a-pro\/#Step_2_The_Magical_Right-Clicking\" title=\"Step 2: The Magical Right-Clicking\">Step 2: The Magical Right-Clicking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-little-known-secret-of-adding-folders-to-visual-studio-projects-like-a-pro\/#Step_3_Submenu_Appearance\" title=\"Step 3: Submenu Appearance\">Step 3: Submenu Appearance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-little-known-secret-of-adding-folders-to-visual-studio-projects-like-a-pro\/#Step_4_Naming_Conventions\" title=\"Step 4: Naming Conventions\">Step 4: Naming Conventions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-little-known-secret-of-adding-folders-to-visual-studio-projects-like-a-pro\/#Step_5_The_Ok_Button\" title=\"Step 5: The Ok Button\">Step 5: The Ok Button<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-little-known-secret-of-adding-folders-to-visual-studio-projects-like-a-pro\/#Step_6_Unsettling_but_Necessary_Moving_Process\" title=\"Step 6: Unsettling but Necessary Moving Process\">Step 6: Unsettling but Necessary Moving Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-little-known-secret-of-adding-folders-to-visual-studio-projects-like-a-pro\/#Step_7_Refreshing_with_Uncertainty\" title=\"Step 7: Refreshing with Uncertainty\">Step 7: Refreshing with Uncertainty<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-little-known-secret-of-adding-folders-to-visual-studio-projects-like-a-pro\/#In_Conclusion\" title=\"In Conclusion\">In Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perplexing_Process_of_Adding_a_Folder_to_a_Visual_Studio_Project\"><\/span>Perplexing Process of Adding a Folder to a Visual Studio Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>As a programmer, it is imperative to have code that is structured and well-organized. Visual Studio&#8217;s Solution Explorer is a fantastic tool that provides a unique way of managing your project files, regardless of your preferred file locations. However, the question remains, how exactly do you add a folder to an existing Visual Studio project? <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Time_to_Do_Some_Navigation\"><\/span>Step 1: Time to Do Some Navigation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You begin by opening your Visual Studio project and navigating to the Solution Explorer window. Here, you can see a tree-like structure of your project, including files, folders, and their intricate relationships, which may cause some confusion for mere mortals. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_The_Magical_Right-Clicking\"><\/span>Step 2: The Magical Right-Clicking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are you ready for a magical moment? You can add a new folder to the project by right-clicking on the project in the Solution Explorer and selecting &#8220;Add&#8221; from the context menu. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Submenu_Appearance\"><\/span>Step 3: Submenu Appearance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lo and behold, a submenu with various items you can add appears but, unfortunately, not the option to materialize objects. Instead, select &#8220;New Folder&#8221; to create a new folder within the project, which will relieve much of the stress one carries. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Naming_Conventions\"><\/span>Step 4: Naming Conventions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Visual Studio will expectantly prompt you to enter a name for the new folder. Choose a name that reflects your need for the folder in a descriptive manner, which may cause more perplexing than expected.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_The_Ok_Button\"><\/span>Step 5: The Ok Button<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you have entered a name (and possibly after staring off into the abyss for a while), click the &#8220;OK&#8221; button (and cross your fingers) to create and add the new folder to the Solution Explorer, though the outcome may seem incomprehensible. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Unsettling_but_Necessary_Moving_Process\"><\/span>Step 6: Unsettling but Necessary Moving Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After creating the folder, the nerving process of moving files to it follows. You can do this via Solution Explorer or your operating system&#8217;s file explorer. If you&#8217;re using Solution Explorer, drag and drop files from their current location to the new folder, which may or may not work depending on the divine providence. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Refreshing_with_Uncertainty\"><\/span>Step 7: Refreshing with Uncertainty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The moment of truth arrives. After moving your files, you refresh your project in Solution Explorer by right-clicking on the project and selecting &#8220;Refresh,&#8221; which may cause an excruciating amount of uncertainty. All files now appear under the folder, and you&#8217;re ready to work, which may lead to dubious optimism. <\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Conclusion\"><\/span>In Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>In conclusion, adding a folder to a Visual Studio project might seem like a straightforward task. However, it is an essential step in organizing and structuring your project so as not to lose one&#8217;s way in this perplexing world. By following these steps, you can add folders and manage them easily, keeping your code organized and easy to maintain (or at least slightly less confusing).<\/p\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perplexing Process of Adding a Folder to a Visual Studio Project As a programmer, it is imperative to have code that is structured and well-organized.&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12142,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3297],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Visual-Studio-ULTIMATE-GUIDE-How-To-step-by-step-Tutorial.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12989"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12989"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12989\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13929,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12989\/revisions\/13929"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12989"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12989"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12989"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}