<p dir="auto">Found in variables.less (and, possibly in other files .less source files), comments that start with <code class="notranslate">//*</code> can trick some compilers or style highlighters as <code class="notranslate">/*</code> combination typically means start of a comment block. Add a space after the double-slash (e.g. <code class="notranslate">// *</code>) or use a different (<em>and consistent</em>) commenting style that does not create comment style clashes.</p>
<p dir="auto">I'm not sure why the comments in the <code class="notranslate">variables.less</code> got changed to this style <code class="notranslate">//**</code>, but it my opinion it was a brave move.</p>
<p dir="auto">For me at least it prevents compilation when using the nodejs compiler <code class="notranslate">lessc</code>.</p>
<p dir="auto">At also breaks the syntax highlighting in my IDE, Visual Studio 2013</p>