What are clang-tidy errors and how can I fix them?

What are clang-tidy errors and how can I fix them?

Clang-tidy errors are warnings or errors reported by the clang-tidy tool, which analyzes C++ code for style and performance issues. To fix them, you can follow the suggestions provided by clang-tidy or manually adjust your code.

Can you give me examples of common clang-tidy errors?

Sure! Some common clang-tidy errors include 'modernize-use-auto', which suggests using 'auto' for type inference, and 'readability-identifier-naming', which checks for naming conventions.

How do I run clang-tidy on my code?

You can run clang-tidy from the command line by using the command clang-tidy your_file.cpp -- -std=c++11 to analyze your C++ file with the specified standard.

Is there a way to automatically fix clang-tidy errors?

Yes, you can use the -fix option with clang-tidy to automatically apply some suggested fixes. Just run clang-tidy -fix your_file.cpp.