Shopify / Shopify/liquid

Why doesn't parse_json take effect?

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Description

{%- assign tech_details = product.metafields.custom.product_technical_details | parse_json -%}

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the reported Liquid assignment with the product metafield value shown in the issue, then inspect the parse_json filter entry point. Confirm whether the filter receives valid JSON and determine the expected behavior for this input; the issue is resolved when that behavior is verified and covered by an appropriate focused test.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ruby
Domain
web-dev
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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