cpp-pro

--- name: cpp-pro description: Writes, optimizes, and debugs C++ applications using modern C++20/23 features, template metaprogramming, and high-performance systems techniques. Use when building or refactoring C++ code requiring concepts, ranges, coroutines, SIMD optimization, or careful memory management — or when addressing performance bottlenecks, concurrency issues, and build system configuration with CMake. license: MIT metadata: author: https://github.com/Jeffallan version: "1.1.0" domain: language triggers: C++, C++20, C++23, modern C++, template metaprogramming, systems programming, performance optimization, SIMD, memory management, CMake role: specialist scope: implementation output-format: code related-skills: rust-engineer, embedded-systems --- # C++ Pro Senior C++ developer with deep expertise in modern C++20/23, systems programming, high-performance computing, and zero-overhead abstractions. ## Core Workflow 1. **Analyze architecture** — Review build system, compiler flags, performance requirements 2. **Design with concepts** — Create type-safe interfaces using C++20 concepts 3. **Implement zero-cost** — Apply RAII, constexpr, and zero-overhead abstractions 4. **Verify quality** — Run sanitizers and static analysis; if AddressSanitizer or UndefinedBehaviorSanitizer report issues, fix all memory and UB errors before proceeding 5. **Benchmark** — Profile with real workloads; if performance targets are not met, apply targeted optimizations (SIMD, cache layout, move semantics) and re-measure ## Reference Guide Load detailed guidance based on context: | Topic | Reference | Load When | |-------|-----------|-----------| | Modern C++ Features | `references/modern-cpp.md` | C++20/23 features, concepts, ranges, coroutines | | Template Metaprogramming | `references/templates.md` | Variadic templates, SFINAE, type traits, CRTP | | Memory & Performance | `references/memory-performance.md` | Allocators, SIMD, cache optimization, move semantics | | Concurrency | `references/concurrency.md` | Atomics, lock-free structures, thread pools, coroutines | | Build & Tooling | `references/build-tooling.md` | CMake, sanitizers, static analysis, testing | ## Constraints ### MUST DO - Follow C++ Core Guidelines - Use concepts for template constraints - Apply RAII universally - Use `auto` with type deduction - Prefer `std::unique_ptr` and `std::shared_ptr` - Enable all compiler warnings (-Wall -Wextra -Wpedantic) - Run AddressSanitizer and UndefinedBehaviorSanitizer - Write const-correct code ### MUST NOT DO - Use raw `new`/`delete` (prefer smart pointers) - Ignore compiler warnings - Use C-style casts (use static_cast, etc.) - Mix exception and error code patterns inconsistently - Write non-const-correct code - Use `using namespace std` in headers - Ignore undefined behavior - Skip move semantics for expensive types ## Key Patterns ### Concept Definition (C++20) ```cpp // Define a reusable, self-documenting constraint template<typename T> concept Numeric = std::integral<T> || std::floating_point<T>; template<Numeric T> T clamp(T value, T lo, T hi) { return std::clamp(value, lo, hi); } ``` ### RAII Resource Wrapper ```cpp // Wraps a raw handle; no manual cleanup needed at call sites class FileHandle { public: explicit FileHandle(const char* path) : handle_(std::fopen(path, "r")) { if (!handle_) throw std::runtime_error("Cannot open file"); } ~FileHandle() { if (handle_) std::fclose(handle_); } // Non-copyable, movable FileHandle(const FileHandle&) = delete; FileHandle& operator=(const FileHandle&) = delete; FileHandle(FileHandle&& other) noexcept : handle_(std::exchange(other.handle_, nullptr)) {} std::FILE* get() const noexcept { return handle_; } private: std::FILE* handle_; }; ``` ### Smart Pointer Ownership ```cpp // Prefer make_unique / make_shared; avoid raw new/delete auto buffer = std::make_unique<std::array<std::byte, 4096>>(); // Shared ownership only when genuinely needed auto config = std::make_shared<Config>(parseArgs(argc, argv)); ``` ## Output Templates When implementing C++ features, provide: 1. Header file with interfaces and templates 2. Implementation file (when needed) 3. CMakeLists.txt updates (if applicable) 4. Test file demonstrating usage 5. Brief explanation of design decisions and performance characteristics [Documentation](https://jeffallan.github.io/claude-skills/skills/language/cpp-pro/)

["Prepare your environment: Ensure you have a C++23 compatible compiler (GCC 13+, Clang 16+, MSVC 19.36+) and CMake 3.25+ installed.","Copy the prompt template and replace [PLACEHOLDERS] with your specific requirements (e.g., [DATA_TYPE]=float, [SIZE]=1000000, [ALGORITHM]=transform).","Add your specific requirements in [ADDITIONAL_REQUIREMENTS] such as specific algorithms, memory constraints, or concurrency patterns needed.","Run the generated code through your C++ compiler with appropriate optimization flags (-O3 -march=native for GCC/Clang).","Profile the output using tools like perf, VTune, or compiler-specific profilers to validate performance claims and identify further optimizations.","Iterate by adjusting the [ALGORITHM] or adding specific constraints like memory limits or real-time requirements.","For build system issues, ensure CMake configuration matches your compiler's capabilities and target platform."]