Overview
Prism.js is a syntax highlighter designed for the web, emphasizing modern web standards and ease of use. It's a lightweight tool, with the core being only 2KB minified and gzipped, making it a performant solution for adding syntax highlighting to websites. Prism.js encourages good authoring practices by working with standard <code> elements, avoiding semantically incorrect markup. Languages are defined using standard HTML5 language classes, promoting maintainability and interoperability. Its plugin architecture allows for easy extension and customization, while CSS-based styling ensures flexibility in visual presentation. Prism.js supports a wide range of browsers and handles embedded languages, making it a versatile choice for developers seeking to enhance the readability and presentation of code snippets on their web pages.