How to properly json read json file in Python? or What's the best way to json read json file without

Encoding hell, right? When you json read json file, always assume the worst.

Try this:

```python
with open('data.json', 'rb') as f:
raw = f.read().decode('utf-8-sig') # kills BOM if present
data = json.loads(raw)
```

BOM chars are sneaky and will wreck your day. This’ll strip ’em out.