Worked on stability improvements for the eclipse-openj9/openj9-omr repository, focusing on crash prevention during object destruction. Addressed a bug where an uncaught std::bad_alloc exception in the Checklist destructor could terminate the program during shutdown. The solution involved implementing robust error handling by catching memory allocation failures when releasing the BitVectorPool, ensuring that exceptions in destructors do not propagate unexpectedly. This approach enhanced runtime reliability and reduced crash risk in destructor paths. The work demonstrated careful application of C++ best practices, particularly in exception safety, memory management, and defensive programming, contributing to a more stable shutdown process for the project.