How can PHP developers efficiently debug and troubleshoot syntax errors, like missing or extra quotation marks, in their code?

Syntax errors, such as missing or extra quotation marks in PHP code, can be efficiently debugged by carefully reviewing the code and using error messages provided by the PHP interpreter. Developers can use tools like IDEs or text editors with syntax highlighting to easily spot syntax errors. Additionally, running the code through a PHP syntax checker can help identify and fix any issues. 

// Example code snippet with a syntax error (missing quotation mark)
$name = "John;
echo "Hello, $name!";
```

```php
// Corrected code snippet with quotation marks fixed
$name = "John";
echo "Hello, $name!";

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PHP debugging syntax errors quotation marks troubleshooting

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