Getting a parse error in my code - what am I missing? or Why am I seeing a parse error and how do I f

Parse errors suck. That `unexpected '}'` often means you’ve got a dangling brace *before* line 42.

Try this:
1. Check all `if/else` and loops above line 42.
2. Use an IDE with brace matching (like PHPStorm).

Sometimes it’s just a typo—take a break and come back fresh.