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Avoiding nesting like pre > p or p > h2 that works but aren't valid in html

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Description

With Chrome you can end up with such nesting, not only they are not valid in HTML, but you can't un-nest the blocks.

Firefox maintains a low depth of blocks, I believe it's a good approach

There are no specs, but are what are the thoughts on this?

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No repository files or tests are named. Start by reviewing the linked Chromium issue and comparing the described nesting behavior with Firefox, then clarify the desired handling of invalid HTML nesting and document the agreed outcome.

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Assessment

Tech stack
html
Domain
web-dev
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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