Gist comes loaded with automatic code blocks with syntax highlighting. There's nothing to set up or configure - it'll automatically highlight your code based on the code you insert.
How does it work?
In the article editor, click Code View
Warp the code around <pre> and <code> blocks like this: <pre><code>Code goes here...</pre></code>
Hit Save.
Preview your article to see the code block.
And it will appear like this on your live site:
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