Cpp Coding Standards

What it does

The cpp-coding-standards skill helps enforce and maintain consistent coding practices in C++ projects. It provides guidance on naming conventions, code structure, documentation standards, and best practices for writing clean, readable, and efficient C++ code.

When to use it

• When starting a new C++ project and establishing team-wide coding guidelines.
• When reviewing or refactoring existing C++ code to ensure compliance with industry-standard practices.
• When preparing documentation or training materials for developers working on C++ projects.

Key capabilities

• Enforces naming conventions for variables, functions, and classes.
• Provides formatting rules for code structure and indentation.
• Recommends best practices for memory management and error handling.
• Suggests documentation standards for comments and API design.

Example prompts

• "What are the recommended naming conventions for C++ functions?"
• "How should I format my C++ header files according to industry standards?"
• "Can you review this C++ code snippet and suggest improvements based on best practices?"

Tips & gotchas

• Ensure that your team agrees on which coding standard (e.g., Google, LLVM, Microsoft) to follow for consistency.
• Some tools may require integration with linters or formatters like ClangFormat or CppCheck for full enforcement of standards.