How can a PHP beginner effectively troubleshoot issues like the one described in the thread?

Issue: The PHP beginner is encountering an error due to incorrect syntax or missing semicolons in their code. To troubleshoot this, they should carefully review their code for any syntax errors, missing semicolons, or typos. They can also use an IDE or text editor with syntax highlighting to easily spot any syntax errors. Code snippet: 

<?php
// Incorrect syntax causing error
$name = "John"
echo "Hello, $name!"; // Missing semicolon

// Corrected code
$name = "John";
echo "Hello, $name!";
?>

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