Organize configuration settings hierarchically by grouping related settings under meaningful namespaces rather than creating numerous top-level settings. This improves maintainability, discoverability, and reduces configuration sprawl as your application grows.
When adding a new setting, consider:
For example, instead of:
{
"show_user_picture": true,
"show_onboarding_banner": true,
"show_status_bar": true
}
Prefer:
{
"titlebar": {
"show_user_picture": true,
"show_onboarding_banner": true
},
"status_bar": {
"visible": true
}
}
This approach keeps configuration maintainable as features expand and makes settings easier to locate and understand in context. It also facilitates future extensions without cluttering the root configuration space.