In Python, a SyntaxError happens when the interpreter finds code that does not conform to the rules of the Python language.

The Python Interpreter executes Python code, translating it to machine language. If syntax rules are violated, execution stops, and an error message with a traceback ...

i used to write proc someproc(): (as in python's def func():) instead of proc someproc()= it gives a indentation error which could be confusing for newby's maybe ...