How do I use clang-format with project-specific styles for C++ projects?

Using clang-format with project-specific styles for C++ projects allows you to maintain consistent code formatting across your development team. Follow these steps to configure clang-format for your specific project needs.

// Example .clang-format file BasedOnStyle: LLVM IndentWidth: 4 UseTab: Never AllowShortBlocksOnASingleLine: true AllowShortCaseLabelsOnASingleLine: true AllowShortFunctionsOnASingleLine: Inline BreakBeforeBraces: Custom BreakBeforeBraces: Attach

To use clang-format, create a `.clang-format` file in your project directory with the configuration options you want. You can adjust the settings as shown in the example above to fit your team's coding standards.


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