What are some best practices for handling unexpected syntax errors in PHP code?

When encountering unexpected syntax errors in PHP code, it is important to carefully review the error message provided by the interpreter to identify the specific issue. Common causes of syntax errors include missing semicolons, mismatched parentheses, or incorrect variable names. Once the error is identified, make the necessary corrections to the code to resolve the issue. 

// Example code with a missing semicolon
$variable = 10
echo $variable;
// Error: Parse error: syntax error, unexpected 'echo' (T_ECHO), expecting ',' or ';'

// Corrected code with added semicolon
$variable = 10;
echo $variable;

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