What problem does it solve?
This Skill solves the problem of inconsistent, unsafe, and non-idiomatic C++ code that leads to bugs, memory leaks, security vulnerabilities, and high maintenance costs for C++ projects, especially when teams lack a unified standard aligned with modern C++ best practices.
Core Features & Use Cases
- C++ Core Guidelines Alignment: Full coverage of modern C++ (C++17/20/23) best practices including type safety, RAII, immutability, and error handling derived from the official isocpp C++ Core Guidelines.
- Actionable Code Examples: Clear do/don't code samples for functions, classes, resource management, concurrency, templates, and standard library usage.
- Use Case: Use this Skill when writing new C++ code to ensure it follows modern idioms, when reviewing pull requests to catch common anti-patterns, or when refactoring legacy C++ code to eliminate raw pointers and unsafe practices.
Quick Start
Use the cpp-coding-standards skill to review your recent C++ class implementation for compliance with the Rule of Zero and proper const correctness.