Jamaal has been staring at the same line of code over and over trying to find the syntax error that his IDE says is on that line. He just can’t seem to find anything wrong, and neither can his friend. What should they do?
Jamaal and his friend need to keep looking at that line until the find the mistake.
Jamaal should ask a different friend for help, someone with a fresh pair of eyes.
Jamaal's IDE probably made a mistake, and he should find a new one to use.
Sometimes the IDE points to the line that comes directly after the syntax error, so Jamaal should look for a mistake on the previous line.
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Jamaal and his friend should take a break from staring at the code and come back to it later with a fresh perspective. They may also try commenting out parts of the code to isolate the problem and eliminate potential issues. Additionally, they can search online for similar errors and solutions, or consult a professional programmer for guidance.
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