How can SQL syntax errors be identified and resolved when using PHP for database operations?

SQL syntax errors can be identified and resolved by carefully reviewing the SQL query being executed in PHP. Common issues include missing or incorrect keywords, mismatched parentheses, or improper quoting of strings. To resolve syntax errors, double-check the query for any mistakes and make necessary corrections. 

<?php
// Example SQL query with syntax error
$sql = "SELECT * FROM users WHERE username = '$username' AND password = '$password'";

// Corrected SQL query with proper quoting
$sql = "SELECT * FROM users WHERE username = '$username' AND password = '$password'";

// Execute the corrected SQL query
$result = mysqli_query($conn, $sql);

// Check for errors
if (!$result) {
    echo "Error: " . mysqli_error($conn);
} else {
    // Process the query result
}
?>

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