title: PHP short open tag vs long open tag
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    <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br>
    <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/200640/are-php-short-tags-acceptable-to-use">Are PHP short tags acceptable to use?</a>  </p>
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  <p>Which is better to use, or considered better practice: <code>&lt;?php</code> or <code>&lt;?</code>. I've always wanted to know. Or is it more of a preference for the programmer. </p>