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Welcome to today's video on Java programming.

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In this lesson, we'll discuss a common issue that many programmers encounter

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syntax errors in Java.

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A syntax error occurs when the structure of your

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code violates the rules defined by the Java language.

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Let's start by understanding what a syntax error is

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in Java syntax refers to the set of rules that govern how you write your code.

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These rules define the contact order and format of statements,

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expressions and other elements in your program.

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When you make a mistake and violate any of these rules. A syntax error is triggered.

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In this first example, we have int x equals five.

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Well, if you type that in and compile it,

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you'll get a syntax error.

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This is because every statement in Java must end with a semicolon.

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Forgetting to include it will result in a syntax error.

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In this second example,

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we are given a system dot out dot print Ln hello world.

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Now, if you type this in,

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you'll still get an error.

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This is because in Java parentheses are

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used to group expressions or indicate method calls

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if you open a parentheses but forget to close it or vice versa,

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you will encounter a syntax error.

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In our third and last example,

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we are given a for loop and inside the for loop has a system dot out print Ln

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here.

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The word for is misspelled and this will cause an error in the compiler.

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Java has a set of reserve words also known

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as keywords that have predefined meaning in the language

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misspelling these keywords will lead to a syntax error.

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The Java compiler provides error messages that indicate

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the line and location where the error occurred

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by carefully reading these error messages.

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You can identify the issue and make necessary corrections.

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Review the error message.

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The error message will specify the type of error and provide a line number,

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read the message carefully to understand the problem.

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Locate the error,

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go to the line indicated in the error message and examine the code around it.

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Look for any missing symbols, incorrect syntax or misspelled keywords,

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correct the error.

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Once you've identified the issue, make the appropriate changes to fix the error.

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It could involve adding a missing semicolon,

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correcting parentheses or using the correct keyword.

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Syntax errors are a common challenge when programming in Java.

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But with careful review of error messages and attention to detail,

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you can quickly identify and fix these issues.

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Remember to pay close attention to the syntax rules of

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the Java language and take note of the compiler's error messages

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that concludes our discussion on syntax errors in Java.

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Thank you for watching and Happy Coding.