Syntax

Definition

Syntax refers to the set of rules specific to a programming language that dictate how programs should be written. It includes guidelines for using keywords, punctuation, and structures correctly.

Related terms

Keyword: A reserved word in a programming language that has special meaning and is used for specific purposes.

Punctuation: Characters such as commas, semicolons, parentheses, etc., used to structure code and separate different elements.

Structure: The organization and arrangement of code blocks, statements, functions, and data within a program.