cpp-design

Enforce modern C++ design best practices for resource ownership and error handling.

15|4|Updated Jan 20, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/cofin/flow --skill cpp-design
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Skill: cpp-design
Source: https://github.com/cofin/flow/tree/main/skills/cpp-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cofin/flow --skill cpp-design

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenges of writing reliable, maintainable, and performant C++ code by enforcing modern design and implementation best practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Resource Management: Ensures proper handling of resource lifetimes using RAII.
  • API Design: Promotes clear, stable interfaces and robust error handling.
  • Performance & Concurrency: Guides developers towards cache-friendly data layouts and safe concurrency patterns.
  • Use Case: Refactoring a legacy C++ backend system to improve its stability and reduce memory leaks by applying modern C++ idioms.

Quick Start

Apply modern C++ design best practices to the provided C++ code snippet.

Frequently Asked Questions about cpp-design

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

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How do I apply modern C++ design best practices to refactor a legacy backend?

To refactor legacy C++ backends, enforce RAII for resource ownership, explicit memory management, const correctness, and minimal headers to improve reliability, maintainability, and performance.

What is RAII and how does it help with C++ resource management?

RAII, or Resource Acquisition Is Initialization, manages resource lifetimes by binding them to object scope, ensuring proper cleanup and reducing memory leaks in extension and backend systems.

How do I design stable C++ APIs with robust error handling?

Design stable C++ APIs by enforcing explicit ownership, const correctness, and clear interfaces, promoting robust error handling and maintainability across extension and backend systems.

What are the best practices for safe concurrency and performance in C++?

For safe C++ concurrency and performance, use cache-friendly data layouts, safe concurrency patterns, and modern design idioms to optimize execution in backend systems.

Can I use these C++ design patterns for both new development and refactoring?

Yes, these modern C++ design patterns apply to both designing new systems and refactoring existing code, focusing on resource ownership, API stability, error handling, and concurrency.