syntax error, unexpected token “{”¶
Description¶
A syntax error is a generic error, where PHP could not compile the code. Here are some classic typo or seemingly valid code that leads to this error.
Since PHP 8.4, array syntax with curly braces are not valid anymore. It used to yield a warning, and it is now totally abandoned.
A missing closing parenthesis in a crowded parenthesis space, leads to an error in the next block.
Example¶
<?php
// the curly bracket array syntax has been removed
$a{1} = 2;
// curly brackets start a new block, and blocks are not allowed inside expressions (the && )
$a == 1 && {1} : 3;
?>
Solutions¶
Move to the square bracked array syntax only.
Add the missing closing parenthesis to the if() statement.