That and LSP just provides the intelligence for Emacs. The rest (syntax highlighting, navigation, ...) is implemented via so called "major modes" [0], that int

That and LSP just provides the intelligence for Emacs. The rest (syntax highlighting, navigation, ...) is implemented via so called "major modes" [0], that integrate various generic functionality for a specific language, and may often go beyond what LSP can provide, e.g. implementing REPL support. [0] https://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/manual/html_node/emacs/Major-Modes.html https://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/manual/html_node/emacs/Ma...