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I wonder what are the best practice for a custom module about the correct path for template/layout files and skin files as well.

Usually I put files in /default/default/ however this is not in my opinion the best strategy because if a user has a different package/theme ( and so a different default theme) the files are not loaded.

So ...
Putting the files in /base/default is considered a best practice ?
This will actually solve the load problem but /base/default is a 'sensible zone' ( core theme ).
Although, in general, it should not cause problems in case I'm overriding some layout/template core files it will be an issue.

So what is the best practice ?

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Has been asked and answered before: stackoverflow.com/questions/11703544/… –  Marty Wallace Sep 4 '12 at 10:47
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This should help - some back history on things too in the comments.

Magento community extensions : should we use base theme directory?

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