Re: [docbook-apps] Syntax highlighting

[Jirka Kosek <jirka@kosek.cz>]

On 6.12.2013 22:53, Norman Walsh wrote:
> It appears that modern systems do this in the JavaScript layer on the
> client. They also use tables to render line numbers.
> 
> I'm tempted to move in this direction. Comments?

I have used both approaches. Problem with Javascript one is that it
doesn't work for print (neither of XSL-FO, HTML/CSS composition egines
support Javascript) and sometimes introduces delay in rendering. On the
other hand Javascript syntax highlighters are in a more active
development then highlighting extensions for XSLT.

> As long as I'm airing dirty laundry, I'm also tempted to abandon the
> XSL stylesheets and work instead on a purpose-built HTML+CSS rendering
> for printing.

Do you mean completely removing existing incomplete fo code from project?

I think that we can keep code here in the case someone will have time
and interest to improve it further.

With HTML+CSS composition there is one big problem -- there is (at least
to my knowledge) no free renderer, I'm aware only of PrinceXML and
AntennaHouse.

But HTML+CSS printing got some traction recently, so it is wortwhile to
explore this area.

				Jirka

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