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Preview does not show "* [ ] * [ ] test" correctly

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category.Bug p.Zero
Dominant language
TypeScript
Stars
92
Forks
85
PR merge metrics
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Description

Describe the bug
Preview does not show "* [ ] * [ ] test" correctly

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Start writing a new issue
  2. Write * [ ] * [ ] test
  3. Click "Preview"
  4. Compare with how it is previewed as a GitHub issue.

Expected behavior
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Actual behavior
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Desktop (please complete the following information):

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Browser: Chrome
  • Browser Version: Version 106.0.5249.103 (Official Build) (64-bit)

Contributor guide

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Reproduce the issue in the editor's Preview using the exact text * [ ] * [ ] test, then compare the result with GitHub's issue preview. Trace the Preview rendering entry point and identify why the nested checkbox syntax is displayed differently; done means the preview matches GitHub for this example.

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Assessment

Tech stack
markdown, typescript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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