cpp-dev-guidelines

C++17/20 maintainable architecture requires standardizing include/src directory layouts, configuring CMake build systems, and integrating CI tooling. This Skill codifies these guidelines to standardize formatting, testing, and build configurations across teams.

Enforce RAII and smart pointers in C++ by applying codified development practices that standardize safe resource management patterns. This Skill provides structured guidelines to help teams consistently implement RAII, PIMPL, and CRTP for robust code.

These C++ development guidelines apply to both new and existing C++17/20 projects. You can audit an existing module and implement at least two recommended patterns, or use the guidelines as a reference during onboarding and code reviews.

The best way to standardize C++17/20 code reviews is to codify project structure, common idioms, and testing standards into a reusable reference. This Skill serves as a standardized review checklist to ensure consistent architecture and safe resource management across teams.

Static analysis should be paused when refactoring complex C++ template hierarchies or legacy macro logic that generates false positives, as automated tools may misinterpret unsafe resource management patterns. Rely on manual code reviews against established guidelines before re-enabling strict CI tooling checks.