What does it mean if the JSON string starts with whitespace?

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What does it mean if the JSON string starts with whitespace?
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While technically valid JSON *can* start with whitespace, in many cases, this can trigger unexpected errors, especially if your parsing library isn't configured to handle it. It's best practice to avoid leading whitespace at the beginning of the JSON string to ensure compatibility and prevent errors.