Naming, Numbering and Metadata Standard
4. Folder Naming
The two ways to find information are searching and navigating. Folders create a navigable hierarchy. Folder names are guided by the following principles:
- Enable the folders to sort in a logical sequence for the context, by folder name.
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- A folder should contain like items at each sub-level. In the example below, everything under 2_Definition relates to the definition of the product:
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- Try to use only one word for the name.
- For software storage, use lower case.
- For document storage, use lower case or mixed case.
- Avoid using only upper case, e.g. ARCHITECTURE.
- Use words that are short, familiar, and intuitive.
- Projects are located by navigating as follows: Branch Projects + Sector + Project Name.
- The standard ITSB folder structure is shown below.
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- Additional folders may be added under these, provided logical connections are maintained.
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