Panel on compiler certification: should we trust our compiler?

Abstract

Whether programming in a high-level modeling language providing automatic code generation, in a formally-verifiable language, in a language with advanced static analysis tools, or directly in a normal third-generation programming language, we ultimately depend on a compiler to generate the actual machine code that is executed by the target machine. This panel will discuss the issue of how we build trust in our compilers, using a commercial test suite, a standardized test suite, or a formal verification process.