Shopify / Shopify/liquid

overly strict parsing rejects valid code

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Description

{{ variable | remove '}' }}

the '}' is considered as an invalid closing tag. this also applies inside tags (e.g. {% assign variable = '}' %} will fail)

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Start by reproducing the two parsing examples in the issue and trace the parser entry point that rejects the closing brace. Confirm that a } inside quoted filter or tag values is accepted without changing tag termination, then add regression coverage for both examples.

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Tech stack
ruby
Domain
web-dev
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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