Tale of the Tape: Highlight.js vs Shiki

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  • markdown-it

    Markdown parser, done right. 100% CommonMark support, extensions, syntax plugins & high speed

    • This post will compare two popular packages that work with markdown-it for syntax highlighting in JavaScript, highlight.js, and shiki.

  • Highlight.js

    JavaScript syntax highlighter with language auto-detection and zero dependencies.

    • This post will compare two popular packages that work with markdown-it for syntax highlighting in JavaScript, highlight.js, and shiki.

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    Open-Source JSON Form Builder to Create Dynamic Forms Right in Your App. With SurveyJS form UI libraries, you can build and style forms in a fully-integrated drag & drop form builder, render them in your JS app, and store form submission data in any backend, inc. PHP, ASP.NET Core, and Node.js.

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