isocpp / isocpp/CppCoreGuidelines

F.60 seems out of place

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Description

Rules for functions go from F.21 to F.60 and then go back to F.22:

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Is this intentional or is it a bug?

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Research direction

Review the function-rule sequence around F.21, F.22, and F.60 in the C++ Core Guidelines and determine whether the ordering is intentional. Done means either correcting the numbering or documenting the reason for the sequence; the issue provides no file or test location.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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