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by memorydial 493 days ago
I get the argument that syntax highlighting can be distracting, but I think the real issue is bad highlighting. Overly bright themes, too many colors, or inconsistent styles can make code harder to read. But when done right—like with semantic highlighting that differentiates mutable vs immutable variables—it can actually enhance understanding rather than clutter the screen. Maybe the problem isn’t highlighting itself, but how it’s typically implemented?