[cfe-dev] [LLVMdev] [PROPOSAL] per-function optimization level control

[Dallman, John]

> 1) it should not be used as a mechanism to triage compiler bugs -- the
> compiler backend should have mechanism to allow any pass to be
> disabled for any (range of) function(s) via command line options so
> that it can be automated -- you should not expect doing this via
> source modification

That would be just fine; I'm not seeking pragmas specifically, just a
way to control optimisation with finer distinction than a whole file.

> 3) there is a much bigger issue if the customer needs to resort to
> this pragmas frequently to hide optimizer bugs.

I'm not using them to hide optimise bugs, but to help isolate them so
that they can be reported effectively.

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John Dallman

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