cpp-coding-standards

C++ Coding Standards (C++ Core Guidelines) Comprehensive coding standards for modern C++ (C++17/20/23) derived from the C++ Core Guidelines . Enforces type safety, resource safety, immutability, and clarity. When to Use Writing new C++ code (classes, functions, templates) Reviewing or refactoring existing C++ code Making architectural decisions in C++ projects Enforcing consistent style across a C++ codebase Choosing between language features (e.g., enum vs enum class , raw pointer vs smart pointer) When NOT to Use Non-C++ projects Legacy C codebases that cannot adopt modern C++ features Embedded/bare-metal contexts where specific guidelines conflict with hardware constraints (adapt selectively) Cross-Cutting Principles Show more Installs 1.6K Repository affaan-m/ecc GitHub Stars 239.2K First Seen May 19, 2026 Security Audits Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass Socket Pass Snyk Pass