I really liked how the article debunks a common myth: in plain HTML, many end tags aren’t actually required, and the browser correctly closes elements on its own. This completely changes how we think about writing markup—especially compared to XHTML, which was strict about closing everything. Understanding the difference between truly empty (void) elements and those with optional ends, and knowing when and why browsers handle them this way, gives developers more confidence to write lean HTML without fear of “breaking” the page, while also keeping readability and maintainability in mind for the future.