Fail-safe programming in compiler optimization

@article{Schilling1993FailsafePI,
  title={Fail-safe programming in compiler optimization},
  author={Jonathan L. Schilling},
  journal={ACM SIGPLAN Notices},
  year={1993},
  volume={28},
  pages={39-42}
}
Compiler internal errors usually result in the immediate termination of a compilation. However, in the case of internal errors involving optimization, it may instead be possible to proceed with a less-optimized but otherwise correct compilation. A technique is presented that accomplishes this goal. The compiler contexts in which it may be used, and the benefits resulting from it, are discussed. 
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