| name | cairo-traits |
| description | Explain Cairo traits, impl syntax, default methods, trait bounds, and visibility; use when a request involves defining traits, implementing traits, or resolving trait method availability errors in Cairo. |
Cairo Traits
Overview
Guide how to define and implement traits in Cairo, including bounds and default behavior.
Quick Use
- Read
references/traits.md before answering.
- Show a minimal
trait plus impl Name of Trait<T> example.
- Remind users to bring traits into scope to call trait methods.
Response Checklist
- Define trait methods with signatures only, unless providing defaults.
- Implement with
impl ImplName of Trait<Type> { ... }.
- Include trait bounds when generics need specific behavior.
Example Requests
- "How do I implement a trait for a struct in Cairo?"
- "Why can't I call a trait method even though impl exists?"
- "Can a trait provide default method bodies?"
Cairo by Example