What are common SQL syntax errors to watch out for when updating database tables in PHP scripts?

One common SQL syntax error to watch out for when updating database tables in PHP scripts is forgetting to include the WHERE clause in the UPDATE statement. This can result in updating all rows in the table instead of just the intended row. To avoid this error, always include a WHERE clause that specifies the condition for which rows to update. 

<?php
// Connect to the database
$conn = new mysqli($servername, $username, $password, $dbname);

// Check connection
if ($conn->connect_error) {
    die("Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error);
}

// Update a specific row in the table
$sql = "UPDATE table_name SET column1 = 'new_value' WHERE id = 1";

if ($conn->query($sql) === TRUE) {
    echo "Record updated successfully";
} else {
    echo "Error updating record: " . $conn->error;
}

// Close connection
$conn->close();
?>

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