There was a programming instance called heapoverflow.ml that already had syntax highlighting, but unfortunately, it closed down and the feature wasn’t merged with the upstream lemmy project. To enhance the user experience on Programming.dev, it would be beneficial to have syntax highlighting implemented. One possible solution is to reach out to the admin @Thann@lemmy.ml and inquire about obtaining the code from heapoverflow.ml to incorporate syntax highlighting into this instance as well. Syntax highlighting plays a crucial role in improving code readability and comprehension, making it easier to identify different program elements such as keywords, comments, and strings. By enhancing the syntax highlighting feature, https://programming.dev can provide a more user-friendly environment for developers to share and discuss code.