or it is a reaction to too much syntax highlighting, overloaded toolbars, endless contextual menus and general sophistication that penetrated every pore of soft

or it is a reaction to too much syntax highlighting, overloaded toolbars, endless contextual menus and general sophistication that penetrated every pore of software development. as one of the comments here quoted: "syntax highlighting, while aesthetically seductive, moves focus from content to form". Sums up the state of art in IT.