How can syntax errors in SQL queries be identified and corrected in PHP?

Syntax errors in SQL queries can be identified and corrected in PHP by carefully reviewing the query string for any typos, missing or misplaced punctuation marks, or incorrect keywords. One way to handle syntax errors is to use PHP's error handling functions to catch and display any SQL syntax errors that may occur during query execution.

// Example PHP code snippet to identify and correct syntax errors in SQL queries

// Define the SQL query with a syntax error
$sql = "SELECT * FROM users WHERE username = 'john'"

// Execute the query and check for syntax errors
$result = mysqli_query($connection, $sql);
if (!$result) {
    echo "Error: " . mysqli_error($connection);
}