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Identify Invalid Python Syntax (Overview)

Darren Jones
Identify Invalid Python Syntax Darren Jones 00:50
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Python is known for its simple syntax. However, when you’re learning Python for the first time or when you’ve come to Python with a solid background in another programming language, you may run into some things that Python doesn’t allow. If you’ve ever received a SyntaxError when trying to run your Python code, then this guide can help you. Throughout this course, you’ll see common examples of invalid syntax in Python and learn how to resolve the issue.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Identify invalid syntax in Python
  • Make sense of SyntaxError tracebacks
  • Resolve invalid syntax or prevent it altogether
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00:00 Hello and welcome to this Real Python course on Invalid Syntax in Python: Common Reasons for SyntaxError. Python is known for its simple syntax.

00:10 However, whether you’re learning Python as a first language or you’ve come to Python with a solid background in another programming language, you may run into some things that Python doesn’t allow.

00:20 If you’ve ever received a SyntaxError—and you will do at some point when trying to run your Python code—then this guide can help you. Throughout this tutorial, you’ll see common examples of invalid syntax in Python and learn how to resolve the issue.

00:33 By the end of this tutorial, you will be able to identify invalid syntax in Python, make sense of SyntaxError tracebacks, and resolve invalid syntax, or even prevent it altogether.

00:46 So, let’s get started!

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