Overview:

React Syntax Highlighter is a syntax highlighting component for React that utilizes lowlight and refractor. Unlike other syntax highlighters for React, it dynamically builds the virtual DOM using a syntax tree, allowing for updating only the changing DOM elements. This approach aligns with idiomatic React practices, offering the use of pure function components.

Features:

• Syntax Highlighting: Utilizes a syntax tree to dynamically build the virtual DOM.
• Javascript Styles: Provides out-of-the-box code styling using javascript-based styles, eliminating the need for additional stylesheet tags.
• Customizable Options: Allows customization of language, style, code tag props, inline styles, line numbering, and more.

Installation:

To install React Syntax Highlighter, run the following npm command:

npm install react-syntax-highlighter --save

Summary:

React Syntax Highlighter stands out among other syntax highlighters for React due to its efficient use of a syntax tree to dynamically build the virtual DOM, enabling updates with changed DOM elements only. The component offers javascript-based styles for code styling, eliminating the need for separate stylesheet tags. Users have the flexibility to customize various options, making it a versatile choice for syntax highlighting in React applications.