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Going deeper, Shapiro discusses optimizing the process: instead of validating JSONLD (Linked Data), he opts to attempt direct conversion to GEXF within try-except blocks, capturing errors and skipping malformed files automatically. This approach aligns with Python philosophy—"ask for forgiveness, not permission."
He introduces a practice: standardizing file handling by always including encoding='utf-8' to avoid encoding issues. Such adjustments improve robustness in data processing pipelines, showcasing best practices for real-world coding.