How do Unreal Engine tutorials shape your folder structure from day one?

[Mason.J]

Unreal Engine tutorials are great for learning features, but the hardest part is often project structure. What's one organizational habit or folder system you wish you had adopted from the very beginning of your first serious project?

[Justin_L]

From day one I wish I had a rigid folder map In Unreal I keep Content with subfolders like Characters Environments UI and a Source tree with Public and Private That setup keeps big projects sane and reduces the search time

[Gary.R]

Make a dedicated data folder for DataAssets and DataTables Designers can tweak numbers without touching blueprints It avoids accidental edits and keeps balance changes fast

[Amelia98]

Have a core UI style folder with fonts colors and materials so you can swap themes without chasing assets around the drive

[David84]

Keep a living map document that explains what goes where and how files are named A quick note helps new team members get up to speed

[JustinR]

Following unreal engine tutorials 2025 best practices gives you a tested starting layout for folders and naming rules It saves you hours when you bring in new developers