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Can't render `for (( expr1 ; expr2 ; expr3 )) ; do list ; done`

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Description

when I trying to render for (( expr1 ; expr2 ; expr3 )) ; do list ; done, explainshell.com returns a parsing error with unexpected token '('.

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Reproduce the parsing error for for (( expr1 ; expr2 ; expr3 )) ; do list ; done and trace the parser entry point that handles this shell construct. Done means explainshell.com renders the command without the reported unexpected token '(' error, with existing behavior still working for other commands.

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Tech stack
python, shell
Domain
cli
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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