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

When you parse json in python, always sanitize your input first. Random whitespace or trailing commas can break things.

For huge files, `ijson` is a lifesaver—it parses incrementally. Also, `try-except json.JSONDecodeError` is your friend for handling bad data gracefully.

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