[cogman10]

I will say this, I don't see how these aids can hurt someone's ability to write code.

In that, I think there is a difference between those tools and AI. AI can write code fast, but can definitely also hurt your ability maintain a codebase if you aren't keeping it in check.

I don't think there's any level where synatax highlighting could make a codebase worse.

[wang_li]

When a coworker pastes a screenshot of their syntax highlighted code with a black background into chat it is functionally 50% blank as my 55 year old eyes are not good at low contrast. Regular blue, purples and reds are often unreadable against a black background.

Fortunately syntax highlighting isn’t part of the code, it’s just how it’s displayed. There comes a point where pasting images of code, to preserve syntax highlighting, into chats, email, and documentation it’s not only a waste of space, it becomes an ADA issue. Use whatever fonts and themes in your editor, but keep those to yourself.

[Miraltar]

I'm guessing they used the same argument that was made for calculators, printing... By lessening the burden on your brain you weaken it.