cpp-coding-standards

To review C++ code for RAII violations, apply a checklist that identifies raw pointer usage needing replacement with smart pointers, verifies class hierarchies follow the Rule of Five, and flags anti-patterns causing inefficient resource management.

Refactor legacy C++ code by replacing raw pointers with smart pointers for resource management, updating class hierarchies to follow the Rule of Five, and applying C++17/20/23 features to improve type safety and immutability.

Yes, these C++ Core Guidelines can be used for architectural design and code reviews, providing a structured checklist to identify architectural flaws, enforce idiomatic feature usage, and ensure code clarity in software engineering tasks.

C++ projects experience memory leaks and undefined behavior due to poor resource management and lack of RAII enforcement, which can be resolved by applying modern C++ coding standards that mandate smart pointers and type safety rules.

The best way to enforce immutability and the Rule of Five in C++ is to apply coding standards derived from the C++ Core Guidelines, which provide specific anti-patterns and rules for class hierarchies and architectural design.