syntax-in-programming-languages.js

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Objective:
Define “syntax” in your own words and practice identifying and
correcting syntax errors.

Introduction:
Write down your own definition of “syntax” as it relates to programming,
using examples from English grammar as an analogy.

Syntax Scavenger Hunt:
Some of these snippets are written correctly,
while others will contain deliberate syntax errors,
such as missing parentheses, misplaced semicolons,
incorrect variable names, or unmatched braces.

1. Correct Example:
let greeting = "Hello";
console.log(greeting);


2. Missing Parenthesis:
console.log("This line has a missing parenthesis";


3. Unmatched Braces:

function sayHello(name) {
  if (name) {
    console.log("Hello, " + name);
  // Missing closing brace for function


4. Incorrect Variable Name (Variables must be declared before use):
myNumber = 10;
console.log(myNumber);


5. Extra Semicolon:
let x = 5;;
console.log(x);


6. Unclosed String:
let message = "Missing the end quote;
console.log(message);


7. Correct Example:
const sum = 2 + 2;
console.log("The sum is: " + sum);


8. Misplaced Bracket:
let fruits = ["apple", "banana", "cherry";
console.log(fruits);


9. Incorrect Keyword Spelling:
functon greet() {
  console.log("Hello!");
}
greet();


10. Correct Example:
let isRaining = false;
if (!isRaining) {
  console.log("It's not raining, let's go outside!");
}


For each snippet:
Identify if the code has a syntax error.
If it does, state the error and explain why it’s incorrect.
Propose a corrected version of the snippet.

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