How can I write a new syntax highlighter for gedit?

Question

Some times I wish the particular language I happen to be writing in had syntax highlighting. How can I add that?

Answer 1

• GtkSourceView is a portable C library which supports configurable syntax highlighting in gedit.
• Create an xml file with custom syntax highlighting for the language.
  

• Save it in /usr/share/gtksourceview*/language-specs as language_name.lang

  Refer Language Definition v2.0 Reference for help with syntax highlighting.