What is the best HTML specification to be used as of Q1 2011?

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Published on 2011-02-12T12:34:24Z Indexed on 2011/02/12 15:32 UTC
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While developing a web application, what is the best spec to use?

HTML4.01 HTML5 XHTML trans XHTML1.1

I was taught to use XHTML1.0 strict in uni and to avoid applet/iframe/tables(except in forms). I noticed that some deprecated tags are available in HTML5. Is it safe to code in HTML5? If so should I use target='', and the aforementioned tags? I have noticed that there are many alternatives to choose from including canvas, object.

I have no preference, although Iframe tags are being dispensed from sources like Facebook/Google/etc. What would be the best avenue to take for Spec as of now(Feb 2011)?

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