JAVASCRIPTWarningSyntax ErrorMay 16, 2026

Syntax Error

Expected expression, got '}'

What This Error Means

This error occurs when the JavaScript interpreter encounters a syntax error in the code, specifically when it expects an expression but instead finds a closing bracket or other control flow statement.

Why It Happens

This error typically happens when there is an incorrect use of curly brackets or other control flow statements in a function, conditional statement, or loop.

How to Fix It

  1. 1To fix this error, examine the code around the error message to identify the incorrect use of brackets or control flow statements. Sometimes, simply rearranging the code or adding a missing bracket can resolve the issue. Be sure to check for any mismatched brackets and correct them.

Example Code Solution

❌ Before (problematic code)
JavaScript
if (true)
 {
 console.log('hello');
 console.log('world');
}else{
✅ After (fixed code)
JavaScript
if (true)
 {
 console.log('hello');
 console.log('world');
} else {

Fix for Expected expression, got '}'

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