Exploring popular C++ coding conventions – Google, LLVM, and Mozilla
In the realm of C++ programming, adhering to a consistent coding convention is crucial to ensure code clarity and maintainability. Among the myriad of styles available, three prominent conventions stand out for their widespread use and distinct approaches – Google’s C++ Style Guide, LLVM Coding Standards, and Mozilla’s Coding Style. This overview delves into the key aspects of each, highlighting their unique practices and philosophies:
- Google’s C++ Style Guide: Google’s guidelines are designed for internal use, but they are widely adopted in the open source community. Key features include the following:
- Filenames: Use
.ccand.hextensions for implementation and header files, respectively - Variable names: Regular variables use lowercase with underscores, class members have a trailing underscore, and constants are in
kCamelCase - Class names: Use
CamelCasefor class names...
- Filenames: Use
