What problem does it solve?
This Skill resolves the risk of inconsistent, unsafe, and outdated C++ code that leads to bugs, security vulnerabilities, and high maintenance costs for teams without a unified modern coding standard.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Comprehensive C++ Core Guidelines Alignment: Covers all key domains of modern C++ (C++17/20/23) including type safety, RAII, immutability, error handling, concurrency, and standard library usage.
- Code Authoring & Review Support: Provides clear do/don't examples, anti-patterns, and rule references to guide writing new code, reviewing pull requests, and refactoring legacy C++ codebases.
- Team Standard Enforcement: Includes a quick reference checklist to ensure consistent adherence to best practices across entire C++ projects, reducing onboarding friction for new team members.
Quick Start
Use the cpp-coding-standards skill to review the attached C++ header file for compliance with modern Core Guidelines, checking for proper const correctness, smart pointer ownership, and include guard usage.