Groff algorithm

[M Douglas McIlroy]

> I wonder how I can format a nice algorithm in the usual sense in groff.
> I want to write pseudocode...\

It all depends on what you mean by "nice". If it's just a properly indented
listing, most of the standard macro packages have adequate support.
For example, in the -ms package (man 7 groff_ms) bracket the code with
.DS and .DE and use .ta to set tabs. However,. groff will not serve as a
pretty-printer and decide how code should be indented.

It's customary also to use a constant-width font for programs: .ft CW. But
you
may not want to do so for pseudocode.

If you want syntax highlighting, e.g. bold keywords of (heaven forfend)
syntax
colorization. it will be painful, but straightforward: use \f and \m
escapes to
change font and color.

Doug