Are questions about syntax errors too localized? [duplicate]

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Should syntax error questions be closed as too localized after being answered?
Should questions where a problem arose from a typo be closed?
Are questions solved by fixing a typo or basic syntax error “too localized”?

Scenario: A user is coding (and is a newbie) and got stuck on an error which is because of a syntax error for example:

$sql = 'SELECT * FROM dealer WHERE id="'$id.'"';

and then user just ask question: Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_VARIABLE sql query.

now what the problem with type of question is that

1. they are too localized, since it's not possible (possibility is <<<<<<<) that somebody else is facing the same problem in which they forget to put . at same place.
2. these are not constructive since languages have error reporting. We just need little attention to understand it and solve it.
3. And the worst seen is that there are 50*14 questions there with above point I mentioned.

Now my question is: should I (and is it appropriate) to vote to close and delete these question?

Answer 1

Speaking specifically to the context of your question, we have:

Good:

This code compiles (or parses) fine, but I expected the following output, apparently -10 == 10

... or ...

I'm trying to work around this known parser / compiler bug/limitation, but I'm still making it mad. Because I did [x], I was sure I'd get [y]. I'm still getting [z], why?

Otherwise, the candidates are:

Too Localized:

Why do I have a syntax error here, at line 14? (or maybe) Here is the link to my site and nothing else that actually helps any future visitor match their problem to mine.

Not A Real Question:

Why does this wall of code not work? (and / or) Please download this giant archive, compile it and tell me what's wrong.

Not Constructive:

What idiot decided that the language should not support the above code?

Off Topic:

Where can I download a foobazzer that doesn't suffer from this error?

In the event that an example can't be found from the above list, use your best judgement. Answering the question if you can is up to you, prior to casting a close vote or flagging it for our attention. A polite comment telling the user why their question will likely be closed, along with what they can do to improve it is also appreciated. Ultimately, do whatever you have time and inclination to do, just be polite and helpful, even if that means casting a vote and moving on. If all you have is a syntax error, editing is probably not going to save the question.

We have to be able to assume that the user is at least, a programming enthusiast. Unless the question states extraordinary circumstances, this type of question is usually an artifact of poor or no research. Just try and reach out to the user a bit when this happens, if you have time and can do so constructively.

I hope this clears it up :)