Syntax Error

What This Error Means

This error occurs when the Java compiler encounters a syntax that is not allowed in the Java programming language.

Why It Happens

The error usually happens when there's an unexpected token in the code, or when the syntax of a statement or expression is incorrect. In this case, the error is caused by a misplaced 'if' statement.

How to Fix It

1. 1To fix this error, you need to correctly nest the 'if' statement inside a class or method. You can do this by adding the missing '{' bracket or by moving the 'if' statement inside a method.

Example Code Solution

if (x > 5) {
System.out.println(x);

class Example {
public static void main(String[] args) {
if (x > 5) {
System.out.println(x);
}
}
}