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Syntax error

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-001191

An error in the structure or grammar of a programming language statement, violating the rules of that language. These errors prevent a program from compiling or executing correctly, as the compiler or interpreter cannot understand the instruction. Common syntax errors include missing semicolons, mismatched parentheses, or incorrect keywords.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-001191
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectSoftware
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-001191",
  "term": "Syntax error",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "An error in the structure or grammar of a programming language statement, violating the rules of that language. These errors prevent a program from compiling or executing correctly, as the compiler or interpreter cannot understand the instruction. Common syntax errors include missing semicolons, mismatched parentheses, or incorrect keywords.",
  "subject": "Software",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/syntax-error/"
}

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