m11-ecosystem

What problem does it solve?

Many C++ projects suffer from non-reproducible builds, inconsistent dependency versions, and undetected runtime bugs; this Skill provides guidance to establish reproducible builds, deterministic dependency management, and early bug detection through tooling and sanitizers.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Reproducible Builds: Use CMake with manifest-based package management to ensure identical builds across machines.
• Dependency Management: Prefer vcpkg or Conan for consistent, versioned dependencies instead of manual installs.
• Quality and Debugging: Integrate AddressSanitizer and Clang-Tidy to catch memory errors and static issues during development and CI.
• Use Case: Onboard new contributors quickly by committing vcpkg.json and CMake targets so their environment matches CI and release builds.

Quick Start

Use CMake with a vcpkg manifest, enable AddressSanitizer and run clang-tidy in CI to produce reproducible builds and catch memory issues.