Shopify / Shopify/liquid

Arithmetic operators support

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Description

Why do we need to use filters instead of simple +, -, *, / and % operators to perform arithmetic?

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Research direction

The issue names no file, test, or entry point. First review how Liquid expressions and filters are currently documented and implemented, then clarify whether arithmetic operators are requested and what behavior must be covered; the issue is done only when that scope and its acceptance tests are defined.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ruby
Domain
web-dev
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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