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Simon Amz
4,606 PointsWhy the forms.py file has to be created in the project directory instead of the app directory ?
Why the forms.py file has to be created in the project directory instead of the app directory (here in 'learning_site' instead of 'courses' directory) ?
3 Answers
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,423 PointsYou are correct, in that, the view and forms could have been placed in the courses directory. It depends how one wishes to organize the views. Since Kenneth started off by placing the URL under '/suggest/' and not '/courses/', then the new code doesn't need to go in the courses directory. Once the URL is defined, where the view goes should logically follow and the form will go in the forms.py relative to the views.py altered.
Post back if you have more questions. Good luck!!
Simon Amz
4,606 PointsHi Chris got it! So as forms.py contains the class SuggestionForm, it is placed according to the route defined, here 'suggest/'.
In the same way, we could have created a new app "suggestion" with a file url in it and with the forms.py too, right?
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,423 PointsCorrect. Sometimes utility functionality is lumped at the top level until sufficient content and an obvious partition leads to separating it into a new app.
Simon Amz
4,606 Pointsthat's clear.
Thanks