feat: add auto concept

concepts/auto/.meta/config.json

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+{
+  "blurb": "The `auto` keyword in C++ allows automatic type deduction, simplfying code by letting the compiler infer variable types from their initializers.",
+  "authors": [
+    "vaeng"
+  ]
+}

concepts/auto/about.md

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+# About
+
+## The `auto` Keyword in C++
+
+In C++, the `auto` keyword is a powerful feature introduced in C++11, used to declare variables with an inferred data type.
+The compiler deduces the type of the variable based on its initializer, which can make code more readable and easier to maintain.
+
+## Example Usage
+
+Consider the following example where `auto` is used to declare variables:
+
+```cpp
+auto dragon_population{3};          // dragon_population is deduced as an integer
+auto westeros{7.7777};              // westeros is deduced as a double
+auto wedding_location{"The Twins"}; // wedding_location is deduced as a const char*, not std::string
+```
+
+In each case, the type of the variable is inferred from the value it is initialized with.
+
+## Type Inference
+
+The `auto` keyword helps by writing more concise and readable code by reducing the verbosity of explicit types.
+
+```cpp
+const std::vector<std::string> pigeon_pie{"flour", "butter", "pigeon", "salt"};
+auto purple_wedding_pie{pigeon_pie};
+purple_wedding_pie.emplace_back("the strangler");
+```
+
+In this loop, `auto` deduces the type of `purple_wedding_pie` as `std::vector<std::string>`, avoiding the need to explicitly specify the type again.
+
+## Compatibility
+
+The `auto` keyword is compatible with various C++ constructs making it a versatile tool in modern C++ programming.
+
+```cpp
+auto& element{array[0]};           // reference to an element
+const auto object{otherObject};    // const type version of otherObject's type
+auto* ptr{&x};                     // pointer to x with the same type as x, but as a pointer.
+```
+
+In later concept we will often see the `auto` keyword with lambda expressions, range-based for-loops, and iterators.
+
+## Use Cases
+
+- **Generic Programming**: `auto` is particularly useful in generic programming scenarios where types may be complex or template-related.
+- **Complex Data Types**: When dealing with complex data types or long type names, `auto` can reduce clutter and improve code maintainability.
+- **Iterator-Based Algorithms**: It simplifies the use of iterators in algorithms, enhancing code readability.

concepts/auto/introduction.md

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+# Introduction
+
+## The `auto` Keyword in C++
+
+In C++, the `auto` keyword is a powerful feature introduced in C++11, used to declare variables with an inferred data type.
+The compiler deduces the type of the variable based on its initializer, which can make code more readable and easier to maintain.
+
+## Example Usage
+
+Consider the following example where `auto` is used to declare variables:
+
+```cpp
+auto dragon_population{3};          // dragon_population is deduced as an integer
+auto westeros{7.7777};              // westeros is deduced as a double
+auto wedding_location{"The Twins"}; // wedding_location is deduced as a const char*, not std::string
+```
+
+In each case, the type of the variable is inferred from the value it is initialized with.
+
+## Type Inference
+
+The `auto` keyword helps by writing more concise and readable code by reducing the verbosity of explicit types.
+
+```cpp
+const std::vector<std::string> pigeon_pie{"flour", "butter", "pigeon", "salt"};
+auto purple_wedding_pie{pigeon_pie};
+purple_wedding_pie.emplace_back("the strangler");
+```
+
+In this loop, `auto` deduces the type of `purple_wedding_pie` as `std::vector<std::string>`, avoiding the need to explicitly specify the type again.
+
+## Compatibility
+
+The `auto` keyword is compatible with various C++ constructs making it a versatile tool in modern C++ programming.
+
+```cpp
+auto& element{array[0]};           // reference to an element
+const auto object{otherObject};    // const type version of otherObject's type
+auto* ptr{&x};                     // pointer to x with the same type as x, but as a pointer.
+```
+
+In later concept we will often see the `auto` keyword with lambda expressions, range-based for-loops, and iterators.

concepts/auto/links.json

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+[
+    {
+        "url": "https://en.cppreference.com/w/cpp/language/auto",
+        "description": "C++ reference documentation for the auto keyword"
+    },
+    {
+        "url": "https://www.learncpp.com/cpp-tutorial/type-deduction-for-objects-using-the-auto-keyword/",
+        "description": "Learn C++ overview on the auto keyword and its usage"
+    }
+]

config.json

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+      "name": "Auto"
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