What's the best way to parse XML in Python?

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Hey! For parsing XML in Python, I'd totally recommend starting with `xml.etree.ElementTree`. It's built into Python, so no extra installs needed, and it’s pretty straightforward.

Here’s a quick snippet to get you started:
```python
import xml.etree.ElementTree as ET
tree = ET.parse('your_file.xml')
root = tree.getroot()
for child in root:
print(child.tag, child.attrib)
```
If you need more power, `lxml` is faster and has XPath support, but for basics, stick with ElementTree.

Also, check out Real Python’s guide on parse XML Python—super helpful for beginners!

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