C++ Development Guidelines

Purpose

Establish consistency and best practices for modern C++ development (C++17/20), covering memory safety, build systems, testing, and project organization.

When to Use This Skill

Automatically activates when working on:

• Creating or modifying C++ files (.cpp, .hpp, .h, .cc)
• Writing classes, functions, or templates
• CMake configuration (CMakeLists.txt)
• Memory management and smart pointers
• Multithreading and concurrency
• Template metaprogramming
• Testing with GoogleTest or Catch2