In most cases, it isn't needed.
For consistency and pattern matching, we should prefer {{< because it better reflects the shortcode semantics we default to in our minds.
The other syntax is only necessary in specific contexts and the nuances are complicated.
In most cases, it isn't needed. For consistency and pattern matching, we should prefer {{< because it better reflects the shortcode semantics we default to in our minds.
The other syntax is only necessary in specific contexts and the nuances are complicated.