# Automagical `src/shared` directory

The contents of `src/shared` get copied into each of your project's functions (at `node_modules/@architect/shared`) whenever you run:

- `npx sandbox`
- `npx hydrate`

This means the modules in this folder can be required from any function in your Architect project.

For example, here's how you'd require `src/shared/layout.js`:

```javascript
var layout = require('@architect/shared/layout')
```


## Organizing `src/shared`

Organize shared code however it makes sense for your project. Here are a few ideas:

- `src/shared/middleware`
- `src/shared/helpers`
- `src/shared/lib`

Also, feel free to overwrite the contents of this file to describe your project's shared code structure for your teammates.


## Use caution!

Everything in `src/shared` will be copied into all of your project's Lambdas, which has the potential to quickly bloat your application.

Remember you want to keep your Lambda functions sub-5MB for optimal coldstart performance.


## Note

You should feel free to delete this file and directory!