Memory Safety Patterns

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2name: memory-safety-patterns
3description: Implement memory-safe programming with RAII, ownership, smart pointers, and resource management across Rust, C++, and C. Use when writing safe systems code, managing resources, or preventing memory bugs.
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6# Memory Safety Patterns
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8Cross-language patterns for memory-safe programming including RAII, ownership, smart pointers, and resource management.
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10## Use this skill when
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12- Writing memory-safe systems code
13- Managing resources (files, sockets, memory)
14- Preventing use-after-free and leaks
15- Implementing RAII patterns
16- Choosing between languages for safety
17- Debugging memory issues
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19## Do not use this skill when
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21- The task is unrelated to memory safety patterns
22- You need a different domain or tool outside this scope
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24## Instructions
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26- Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.
27- Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.
28- Provide actionable steps and verification.
29- If detailed examples are required, open `resources/implementation-playbook.md`.
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31## Resources
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33- `resources/implementation-playbook.md` for detailed patterns and examples.
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