Many universities choose the C programming language(C)as the first programming language to teach to students.As novice programmers,students frequently make simple mistakes such as syntax and typographical errors.Students often find it difficult to locate these errors,as students are not yet thoroughly familiar with Cs syntax.This situation often causes students to consider programming very dull.It is therefore critical to provide clearer explanation in class,to prevent students losing interest in programming.This study aims to facilitate teaching and learning of C.We propose a system that undergraduate novice programmers may use to locate syntax errors in C.We analyze error types and resolutions using data collected during a programming course,and discuss key findings and their implications for programming education.