How does Python turn a JSON string to JSON? Need help understanding the process! or Python turns JSON

Subject: Python turns JSON string to JSON – what’s the best way to do this?

Hey everyone!

I’m kinda new to Python and trying to figure out how python turns json string to json. Like, I have this JSON string from an API, but I need to work with it as a dict or list in Python.

I’ve seen `json.loads()` mentioned, but is that the *best* way? Or are there other methods?

Also, what if the string’s malformed—does it just crash? Would love a quick example if anyone’s got one!

Thanks in advance, y’all. 🙏

(PS: Sorry if this is a dumb question—still learning!)