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"Struggling with parsing XML in python lxml? Need help with XPath or performance tips?"

Hey folks!

So I’ve been wrestling with python lxml lately, and man, XPath can be a pain sometimes. Like, why does my query return empty when I *know* the element’s there? 😅

Anyone got tricks for debugging XPath in lxml? Or maybe tips to speed things up when dealing with huge XML files?

I’ve tried the usual—iterparse, stripping namespaces—but still feels sluggish. Am I missing something?

Also, how do y’all handle those weird namespace issues? Every. Single. Time.

Drop your wisdom below! (Or just commiserate with me lol.)

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*PS: If you prefer ElementTree over lxml, fight me. Jk… but seriously, why?*