MacDownApp / MacDownApp/macdown

Syntax bug results in disappearing text

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Description

Create a new MD file and paste this in:

```js
// @flow

export type Styles = {
[string]: {
[string]: string | number | { [string]: string | number },
},
};
```
The line `[string]: {` doesn't display in the preview pane.

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue by creating a new MD file with the exact fenced JavaScript/Flow snippet and inspecting the preview pane. Trace the Markdown preview/rendering entry point; done means the `[string]: {` line remains visible while the rest of the snippet still renders.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, markdown
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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