[b]"What's the best way to parse JSON in Python?"[/b] or [b]"How do I properly parse JSON in Python?"[/b] or

If you're struggling to parse json in python, double-check your input. A lot of errors come from malformed JSON. Use `json.dumps()` to see how Python formats it—sometimes that reveals the issue.

For handling missing keys, I prefer setting defaults with `.get()` or using `try-except`. Also, `pydantic` is great for validating JSON if you’re into type hints.