diff --git a/docs/Coding_Conventions_and_Standards.md b/docs/Coding_Conventions_and_Standards.md
index d1819f952d..9484b3837f 100644
--- a/docs/Coding_Conventions_and_Standards.md
+++ b/docs/Coding_Conventions_and_Standards.md
@@ -26,6 +26,10 @@ Other
 * Don't use else after return. see: [https://llvm.org/docs/CodingStandards.html#don-t-use-else-after-a-return](https://llvm.org/docs/CodingStandards.html#don-t-use-else-after-a-return)
 * Don't overuse std::shared\_ptr. Use std::shared\_ptr only if it's not clear when and where the object will be deallocated. See also: [https://isocpp.github.io/CppCoreGuidelines/CppCoreGuidelines#Rf-shared_ptr](https://isocpp.github.io/CppCoreGuidelines/CppCoreGuidelines#Rf-shared_ptr)
 * Avoid using the 'long' type, which could be either 32 bits or 64 bits.
+* If there is a legitimate need to allocate objects on the heap, prefer using std::make_unique(). References for the reasoning:
+   * https://github.com/isocpp/CppCoreGuidelines/blob/master/CppCoreGuidelines.md#Rh-make_unique
+   * https://herbsutter.com/2013/05/29/gotw-89-solution-smart-pointers/
+   * https://abseil.io/tips/126
 
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