How can the error "Parse error: parse error, unexpected T_IF" be resolved in PHP code?

The error "Parse error: parse error, unexpected T_IF" occurs when there is a syntax error in the PHP code, usually due to a misplaced or missing parenthesis, curly brace, or semicolon. To resolve this error, carefully check the code around the "if" statement to ensure that all opening and closing brackets are correctly paired and that there are no missing or extra characters.

// Incorrect code causing the parse error
if ($condition) {
    // do something
else {
    // do something else
}

// Corrected code
if ($condition) {
    // do something
} else {
    // do something else
}