Sub-Folders in applications folder

Hi,
I have accumulated a large amount of apps in my apps folder and I want to know if it will cause system problems if I create sub-folders to group them for ease of finding.
What do you think?
Thanks in advance.
SR

Before proceeding you might want to look at the advice in This thread.
In a nutshell, for non Apple apps - should be no problem. For Apple apps - leave them where they are but create aliases to them. The aliases can go where you like. In a folder in the sidebar of Finder would be convenient…
Have fun,
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