Difference in php syntax of <?php ?> and <? ?>
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<p>Is there really any difference in writing the syntax like <code>&lt;?php ?&gt;</code> or as <code>&lt;? ?&gt;</code>.</p>

<p>I was under the impression that it really didn't matter as long as the file had an .php extension. But sometimes I seem to run into problems with the  syntax.</p>

<p>so whats the lowdown?   </p>
