How can the alternative PHP syntax be used for if-else statements, and what are the potential pitfalls of using this syntax?

To use the alternative PHP syntax for if-else statements, you can replace curly braces with colon (:) for if and else blocks, and use endif and endif; to close the blocks. The potential pitfalls of using this syntax include confusion for developers not familiar with it, as well as the possibility of forgetting to close the blocks with endif; leading to syntax errors. 

<?php
$condition = true;
?>

<!-- Using alternative syntax for if-else -->
<?php if ($condition): ?>
    <p>Condition is true</p>
<?php else: ?>
    <p>Condition is false</p>
<?php endif; ?>

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