cpp-modern

Guide C++23/26 modernization with RAII and modern feature selection.

7|1|Updated Mar 28, 2026
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Skill: cpp-modern
Source: https://github.com/skeletorflet/opencode-kit/tree/main/.opencode/skills/cpp-modern
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/skeletorflet/opencode-kit --skill cpp-modern

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Helps developers adopt and apply modern C++ practices, replacing outdated patterns and improving safety, performance, and maintainability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Supports a decision framework for selecting modern C++ features (Concepts, Ranges, std::optional, etc.) and RAII-based resource management.
  • Guides codebase modernization, performance optimization, and safe API design with real-world examples.
  • Use case: When upgrading a legacy C++ project, apply the skill's principles to adopt C++23/26 idioms and modernize code without breaking behavior.

Quick Start

Describe a modern C++ plan for your project using C++23/26 features and RAII.

Frequently Asked Questions about cpp-modern

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

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How do I modernize legacy C++ code to use RAII and C++23 features?

Modernizing legacy C++ code involves replacing outdated patterns with RAII-based resource management and C++23/26 idioms to improve safety and maintainability. You apply a decision framework to adopt features like Concepts and Ranges without breaking existing behavior.

What is RAII in modern C++ and when should I apply it for resource management?

RAII in modern C++ binds resource lifecycle to object scope, ensuring safe cleanup. You should apply RAII across desktop, server, and embedded projects to replace manual resource handling and guarantee high-performance, leak-free execution.

How do I use C++ Concepts and Ranges for safe API design?

Using C++ Concepts and Ranges for safe API design involves applying compile-time constraints on template parameters and composable view pipelines. This modern C++ practice guides feature selection, ensuring type safety and readable, high-performance code.

Can I apply modern C++ practices to embedded systems without performance loss?

You can apply modern C++ practices to embedded systems by leveraging RAII and zero-overhead abstractions like Concepts. This approach guides safe, high-performance decisions, ensuring that adopting C++23/26 idioms optimizes resource usage without runtime overhead.

What is the best way to choose between std::optional and traditional pointers in modern C++?

The best way to choose between std::optional and pointers in modern C++ is using a decision framework that evaluates null semantics and ownership. std::optional communicates absence without heap allocation, aligning with RAII for safer API design.

When should I avoid modern C++ features during a codebase upgrade?

You should avoid modern C++ features during a codebase upgrade when introducing C++23/26 idioms would break existing behavior or compiler support is lacking. The decision framework guides safe adoption, ensuring modernization does not compromise stability.