cpp-coding-standards

Enforce modern C++ Core Guidelines for RAII, type safety, and explicit interfaces.

Updated Mar 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/derekhu0002/ai4pb-orchestrator --skill cpp-coding-standards-derekhu0002
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Skill: cpp-coding-standards
Source: https://github.com/derekhu0002/ai4pb-orchestrator/tree/main/skills/cpp-coding-standards
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/derekhu0002/ai4pb-orchestrator --skill cpp-coding-standards-derekhu0002

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams enforce modern, safe, and idiomatic C++ coding practices to improve code quality and maintainability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided adherence to the C++ Core Guidelines: Provides a comprehensive reference to modern features, RAII, immutability by default, and type-safety rules.
  • Code review and refactoring support: Helps identify anti-patterns, suggests safe replacements, and encourages explicit interfaces and strong ownership semantics.
  • Education and onboarding: Serves as a reference for developers learning modern C++ practices and for teams enforcing a unified coding standard.

Quick Start

Audit your C++ project against the Core Guidelines and apply the recommended changes to achieve safer, clearer, and more idiomatic code.

Frequently Asked Questions about cpp-coding-standards

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I enforce C++ Core Guidelines for RAII and immutability in my codebase?

You can enforce C++ Core Guidelines for RAII and immutability by auditing your C++ project against modern coding standards. This process identifies anti-patterns and applies safe replacements to ensure strong ownership semantics and type safety.

What is the best way to refactor legacy C++ code for type safety and explicit interfaces?

The best way to refactor C++ code for type safety is to apply modern C++ coding standards. This involves reviewing your project to replace anti-patterns with idiomatic practices, enforcing explicit interfaces and template constraints per the Core Guidelines.

How do I review a C++ pull request for modern idiomatic practices and safe ownership semantics?

To review C++ code for idiomatic practices and safe ownership semantics, audit the changes against modern C++ coding standards. This checks for proper RAII usage, immutability by default, and type-safety rules to ensure readability and maintainability.

Does this C++ coding standards approach work for onboarding developers to modern C++ practices?

Yes, this C++ coding standards approach works for onboarding developers by serving as a comprehensive reference. It teaches modern features, RAII, and type-safety rules, helping teams enforce a unified coding standard for new project members.

When should I not use immutability by default in C++ projects?

While modern C++ coding standards enforce immutability by default to improve safety, you should avoid it when dealing with performance-critical hot paths that require in-place mutation. In those cases, carefully document the mutable state to maintain codebase clarity.