Clang-Format configuration – a deep dive into customizing your formatting rules

When it comes to configuring Clang-Format, the possibilities are almost endless, allowing you to tweak even the most minute details of your code’s appearance. However, for those who are new to this tool or those who wish to quickly adopt a widely accepted set of rules, Clang-Format allows you to derive configurations from existing presets. These presets serve as solid foundations upon which you can build a tailored formatting style that suits your project’s specific needs.

Leveraging existing presets

Clang-Format offers several built-in presets that adhere to popular coding standards. These include the following:

• LLVM: Adheres to the LLVM coding standards
• Google: Follows Google’s C++ style guide
• Chromium: Based on Chromium’s style guide, a variant of Google’s style guide
• Mozilla: Follows the Mozilla coding standards
• WebKit: Adheres...