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 8.0, named parameters may be used, though parameters don’t use the initial $ sign.

Example

<?php

// calling a named parameter, with the $ in the parameter name
foo($c: 1);

?>

Alternatives

• Fix the name of the parameter.