Syntax

When you write a paper for your English class, you need to use correct grammar.

When you write a computer program, you need to use the correct grammar for the programming language in which the program is being written.

The term syntax refers to grammar rules that you must follow when coding in a high-level language.

A major problem encountered by students using languages other than Alice is making syntax errors.

It is not possible to make a syntax error using the drag and drop programming procedure in Alice

In other languages, it is common for students to fail to follow the grammar rules for the language in which the student is writing the program.