When adding modules in Visual Studio, how should you organize those modules?

Organizing modules in compliance with the Common Closure Principle is crucial for maintaining a clean and manageable codebase. The Common Closure Principle suggests that classes that change for the same reasons should be grouped together. This means that if a module is likely to undergo changes due to the same set of factors, such as a particular feature or functionality, it should be organized together.

This approach promotes cohesion within your modules, making it easier to understand, test, and maintain them. When multiple developers are working on a project, adhering to the Common Closure Principle helps ensure that teams can work on different parts of the system with minimal interference. Furthermore, it reduces the risk of introducing bugs when changes occur because closely related components are grouped, allowing for better management of dependencies and interactions.

Organizing modules by type, technology, or user access permissions may be useful in certain contexts but does not align with the principles of modular design in object-oriented programming, particularly regarding how changes affect the system as a whole. By focusing on the reasons for changes in functionality, developers can ensure that their modules are organized in a way that enhances the overall development process.