title: HTML5 syntax - HTML vs XHTML
body: <p>Even with HTML5 being the path forward for HTML we get two options as developers: XHTML syntax and HTML syntax.  I've been using XHTML as my main doctype for 5 or so years so I'm very comfortable with it.  </p>
  
  <p>But my question is given that non-xml syntax will be allowed, is there any reason to stick with a valid XML syntax?  Do you gain anything going with one over another, besides preference (compatibility, etc)?  Personally I'll feel a little dirty going back to not closing tags, <br /> is second nature to me now, but would I gain something going back to HTML syntax?</p>
  
  <p><strong>Update:</strong> I guess my true question is is there a reason to switch from XHTML to HTML syntax?  I've been using XHTML for years and not sure if there is a reason to switch back.  Browser compatibility (IE was sometimes finiky with the application/xhtml+xml mime-type), etc?</p>