Cpplint is a command-line tool to check C/C++ files for style issues according to Google’s C++ style guide.
This fork aims to update cpplint to modern specifications, and be (somewhat) more open to adding fixes and features to make cpplint usable in wider contexts.
This is free and open source software.
Website: github.com/cpplint/cpplint
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Developer: Fork of Google Inc code
License: BSD 3-Clause “New” or “Revised” License
cpplint is written in Python. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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