cli: Update anchor init (#3958)

* fix(cli): Update default program template to 'multiple'

* docs: update

Author: swaroop-osec

cli/src/lib.rs

@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ pub enum Command {
         #[clap(long)]
         no_git: bool,
         /// Rust program template to use
-        #[clap(value_enum, short, long, default_value = "single")]
+        #[clap(value_enum, short, long, default_value = "multiple")]
         template: ProgramTemplate,
         /// Test template to use
         #[clap(value_enum, long, default_value = "mocha")]
@@ -230,7 +230,7 @@ pub enum Command {
         /// Program name
         name: String,
         /// Rust program template to use
-        #[clap(value_enum, short, long, default_value = "single")]
+        #[clap(value_enum, short, long, default_value = "multiple")]
         template: ProgramTemplate,
         /// Create new program even if there is already one
         #[clap(long, action)]

cli/src/rust_template.rs

@@ -23,10 +23,10 @@ const ANCHOR_MSRV: &str = "1.89.0";
 /// Program initialization template
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, Default, Eq, PartialEq, Parser, ValueEnum)]
 pub enum ProgramTemplate {
-    /// Program with a single `lib.rs` file
-    #[default]
+    /// Program with a single `lib.rs` file (not recommended for production)
     Single,
-    /// Program with multiple files for instructions, state...
+    /// Program with multiple files for instructions, state... (recommended)
+    #[default]
     Multiple,
 }
 
@@ -44,7 +44,10 @@ pub fn create_program(name: &str, template: ProgramTemplate, with_mollusk: bool)
     ];
 
     let template_files = match template {
-        ProgramTemplate::Single => create_program_template_single(name, &program_path),
+        ProgramTemplate::Single => {
+            println!("Note: Using single-file template. For better code organization and maintainability, consider using --template multiple (default).");
+            create_program_template_single(name, &program_path)
+        }
         ProgramTemplate::Multiple => create_program_template_multiple(name, &program_path),
     };
 

docs/content/docs/installation.mdx

@@ -727,7 +727,16 @@ anchor init my-project
 ```
 
 This command creates a new directory with the project name and initializes a new
-Anchor project with a basic Rust program and TypeScript test template.
+Anchor project with a modular Rust program structure and TypeScript test
+template.
+
+<Callout type="info">
+
+By default, Anchor uses a **modular structure** with separate files for
+instructions, state, constants, and errors. This organization improves code
+maintainability and is recommended for production code.
+
+</Callout>
 
 Navigate to the project directory:
 

docs/content/docs/quickstart/local.mdx

@@ -65,36 +65,73 @@ Navigate to the new project directory and open it in your code editor.
 cd my-project
 ```
 
-The default Anchor program is located at `/programs/my-project/src/lib.rs`.
+By default, Anchor generates a modular program structure to promote better code
+organization and maintainability. The program files are organized as follows:
+
+- `/programs/my-project/src/lib.rs` - Main entry point with module declarations
+- `/programs/my-project/src/instructions/` - Instruction handlers
+- `/programs/my-project/src/state/` - Account structures and state
+- `/programs/my-project/src/constants.rs` - Program constants
+- `/programs/my-project/src/error.rs` - Custom error definitions
 
 <Accordions>
-<Accordion title="Default Program">
+<Accordion title="Default Program Structure">
 
 The value in the `declare_id!` macro is the program ID, a unique identifier for
 your program.
 
 By default, it is the public key of the keypair generated in
 `/target/deploy/my_project-keypair.json`.
 
+**Main entry point** (`lib.rs`):
+
 ```rust filename="lib.rs"
+pub mod constants;
+pub mod error;
+pub mod instructions;
+pub mod state;
+
 use anchor_lang::prelude::*;
 
+pub use constants::*;
+pub use instructions::*;
+pub use state::*;
+
 declare_id!("3ynNB373Q3VAzKp7m4x238po36hjAGFXFJB4ybN2iTyg");
 
 #[program]
 pub mod my_project {
     use super::*;
 
     pub fn initialize(ctx: Context<Initialize>) -> Result<()> {
-        msg!("Greetings from: {:?}", ctx.program_id);
-        Ok(())
+        initialize::handler(ctx)
     }
 }
+```
+
+**Instruction handler** (`instructions/initialize.rs`):
+
+```rust filename="instructions/initialize.rs"
+use anchor_lang::prelude::*;
 
 #[derive(Accounts)]
 pub struct Initialize {}
+
+pub fn handler(ctx: Context<Initialize>) -> Result<()> {
+    msg!("Greetings from: {:?}", ctx.program_id);
+    Ok(())
+}
 ```
 
+<Callout type="info">
+
+For simpler projects or quick prototyping, you can use the single-file template
+with `anchor init --template single`. However, the modular structure is
+recommended for production code as it improves code organization, readability,
+and maintainability.
+
+</Callout>
+
 </Accordion>
 </Accordions>
 
@@ -356,9 +393,17 @@ Below is an overview of default file structure in an Anchor workspace:
     <Folder name="[project-name]" defaultOpen={true}>
       <Folder name="src" defaultOpen={true}>
         <File name="lib.rs" />
-        <File name="Cargo.toml" />
-        <File name="Xargo.toml" />
+        <File name="constants.rs" />
+        <File name="error.rs" />
+        <Folder name="instructions" defaultOpen={true}>
+          <File name="mod.rs" />
+          <File name="initialize.rs" />
+        </Folder>
+        <Folder name="state">
+          <File name="mod.rs" />
+        </Folder>
       </Folder>
+      <File name="Cargo.toml" />
     </Folder>
   </Folder>
   <Folder name="target" defaultOpen={true}>
@@ -387,6 +432,17 @@ Below is an overview of default file structure in an Anchor workspace:
 The `/programs` directory contains your project's Anchor programs. A single
 workspace can contain multiple programs.
 
+By default, programs are organized with a modular structure:
+
+- `lib.rs` - Main entry point that declares and exports modules
+- `instructions/` - Directory containing instruction handler functions
+- `state/` - Directory for account structures and state definitions
+- `constants.rs` - Program-wide constants
+- `error.rs` - Custom error codes
+
+This modular organization makes it easier to navigate and maintain your code,
+especially as your program grows in complexity.
+
 ### Tests Folder
 
 The `/tests` directory contains test files for your project. A default test file

docs/content/docs/references/cli.mdx

@@ -218,7 +218,7 @@ Sets a new authority on the IDL account. Both the `new-authority` and
 ## Init
 
 ```shell
-anchor init
+anchor init <project-name>
 ```
 
 Initializes a project workspace with the following structure.
@@ -231,6 +231,21 @@ Initializes a project workspace with the following structure.
 - `tests/`: Directory for JavaScript integration tests.
 - `migrations/deploy.js`: Deploy script.
 
+By default, programs are initialized with a **modular structure** (multiple
+files) to promote better code organization. This is the recommended approach for
+production code.
+
+**Template Options:**
+
+```shell
+anchor init --template multiple  # Default: Modular structure (recommended)
+anchor init --template single     # Single lib.rs file (for prototyping)
+```
+
+The modular template organizes code into separate files for instructions, state,
+constants, and errors, making it easier to navigate and maintain as your program
+grows.
+
 ## Keys
 
 Program keypair commands.
@@ -284,6 +299,14 @@ anchor new <program-name>
 Creates a new program in the workspace's `programs/` directory initialized with
 boilerplate.
 
+By default, uses the **modular structure** template (recommended). You can
+specify a different template with the `--template` flag:
+
+```shell
+anchor new --template multiple <program-name>  # Default: Modular (recommended)
+anchor new --template single <program-name>    # Single file (for prototyping)
+```
+
 ## Shell
 
 ```shell