Cross-language patterns for memory-safe programming including RAII, ownership, smart pointers, and resource management.
Use this skill when
Writing memory-safe systems code
Managing resources (files, sockets, memory)
Preventing use-after-free and leaks
Implementing RAII patterns
Choosing between languages for safety
Debugging memory issues
Do not use this skill when
The task is unrelated to memory safety patterns
You need a different domain or tool outside this scope
Instructions
Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.
Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.
Provide actionable steps and verification.
If detailed examples are required, open resources/implementation-playbook.md.
Resources
resources/implementation-playbook.md for detailed patterns and examples.
1---2name: memory-safety-patterns3description: Memory Safety Patterns4---5# Memory Safety Patterns67Cross-language patterns for memory-safe programming including RAII, ownership, smart pointers, and resource management.89## Use this skill when1011- Writing memory-safe systems code12- Managing resources (files, sockets, memory)13- Preventing use-after-free and leaks14- Implementing RAII patterns15- Choosing between languages for safety16- Debugging memory issues1718## Do not use this skill when1920- The task is unrelated to memory safety patterns21- You need a different domain or tool outside this scope2223## Instructions2425- Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.26- Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.27- Provide actionable steps and verification.28- If detailed examples are required, open `resources/implementation-playbook.md`.2930## Resources3132- `resources/implementation-playbook.md` for detailed patterns and examples.
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