Use static analyzers and move on. Almost all the complaints I see about C++ nowadays are removed by max warning levels. Set them as error.

Certainly initialization is the single most confusing feature in C++, I can give you that.

But still doable with s few patterns to remember. And warnings always max level.

I still use Eclipse CDT and its static analysis is running in real time, as you type code, which is killer. Combined with Valgrind integration, I don't see myself moving on anytime soon.