[The Real Slim Shady]

I'm pretty sure for one-liner `if` statements in C/C++, it is optional to use the brackets {}, correct me if I'm wrong
I prefer using the brackets anyways tho (for readability), but that's just my opinion.

I know some languages don't require it for one line statements. As I said I am not all that familiar with C++, just other C-style languages.

But yes - I always use them simply for consistency. And if they are ever updated or something added to the block, I don't need to reformat later. In fact I don't know of many people who do actually use this "feature" when they code.