Mathematica: GOTCHA: The Problems Analysis review system of Mathematica Plugin for IntelliJ IDEA reports a declared Module variable used as a Table loop variable as an "Used local variable". DO NOT SIMPLY DELETE IT!

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The Problems Analysis review system of the (mostly completely brilliant) Mathematica Plugin for IntelliJ IDEA incorrectly reports a declared Module variable used as a Table loop variable within the scope of the Module as an 'Used local variable' (at weak warning level). To understand why this matters please visit:

Ignore the weak warning and DO NOT SIMPLY DELETE the Module's header declaration of the loop variable, it is required to prevent scope leakage (unless you enjoy hunting for really really nasty hard to find bugs).

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