unreal-cpp-standards

Unreal CPP Standards

Purpose

Apply C++ standards that fit Unreal lifecycle, reflection, modules, and gameplay framework concerns.

Use When

• writing or reviewing Unreal C++
• C++ and Blueprint boundaries are unclear
• module quality needs consistency

Inputs

• feature scope
• existing modules
• reflection and tooling needs
• performance constraints

Process

1. keep ownership and responsibility explicit across engine classes
2. minimize leaking implementation details into public reflected APIs
3. document lifecycle-sensitive behavior such as possession, replication, and initialization
4. keep modules and dependencies intentional
5. review performance-heavy Tick and allocation patterns

Outputs

• C++ guideline application
• API boundary notes
• review findings
• refactor candidates

Quality Bar

• respects Unreal framework ownership, packaging, and content pipeline realities
• keeps C++, Blueprints, plugins, and content boundaries intentional
• makes replication, map setup, and packaging risk explicit

Common Failure Modes

• Blueprint graph sprawl hiding ownership
• using Tick where event-driven logic is clearer
• packaging or plugin state changing without documentation

Related Agents

• unreal-reviewer
• code-reviewer
• gameplay-programmer

Related Commands

• unreal-review
• refactor-clean
• verify

Notes

• Keep this skill aligned with the relevant rules layer and current project documentation.
• If engine-specific constraints materially change the workflow, hand off to the matching engine skill or engine-specific reviewer.