I used to not like syntax highlighting, but then I started writing more complex, lengthier code in a variety of languages. Instant feedback for error checking

I used to not like syntax highlighting, but then I started writing more complex, lengthier code in a variety of languages. Instant feedback for error checking aside (which is incredibly useful) I like the "texture" syntax highlighting adds to the code. Indentation is great for organizing code into individual chunks, but if it's all the same color, I find that it still starts to feel a little overwhelming when the code starts getting long. Colors help create a visual flow and, at the very least, break up the monotony, thus prevent the "wall of text" effect.... which is fine for a book, but source code isn't a book. It doesn't function like a book, you don't interact with it like you do a book, so it really shouldn't look like a book.