New Syntax Highlighting Makes CMake Scripts Hard to Read

[zerovijay]

Hello team,

After the latest update to the CMake Tools extension, the new syntax highlighting scheme has introduced some serious readability issues in CMake scripts.

🔴 Problem Description:

• The new color scheme makes it hard to visually parse the script. Important elements such as commands, arguments, variables, and properties no longer stand out clearly.
• Color use is inconsistent: items that belong to the same category (like function names, keywords, or grouped variables) sometimes appear in different or unexpected colors, making it harder to understand the script at a glance.
• This is especially disruptive when working in large or complex CMake files, where visual grouping and consistent color cues are critical.

⚠️ Why This Matters:

• Reduced code readability = higher chance of missing or misreading key lines.
• Inconsistent highlighting breaks visual intuition for experienced users.
• This change affects daily workflow and productivity for developers relying on fast navigation and clarity in CMake files.

This issue is small in appearance but significant in developer experience. Thank you for your work, and I hope this feedback helps improve future versions!

[gcampbell-msft]

See the comment here: #4508 (comment).

The recently merged PR should be in pre-release tomorrow reverting this to the previous behavior. THanks!