Python UnicodeDecodeError

Title: Understanding and Resolving UnicodeDecodeError in Python
Introduction:
UnicodeDecodeError is a common issue encountered by Python developers when dealing with text data. This error occurs when the interpreter attempts to decode a sequence of bytes into Unicode characters but encounters invalid byte sequences that cannot be decoded properly. This tutorial will help you understand the UnicodeDecodeError and provide strategies to handle and resolve it.
In Python, strings are represented as Unicode by default. When reading data from external sources, such as files or network connections, the data is often encoded in a specific character encoding (e.g., UTF-8, Latin-1). If the decoding process encounters byte sequences that are not valid in the specified encoding, a UnicodeDecodeError is raised.
Consider a scenario where you have a text file encoded in UTF-8, and you attempt to read its contents using Python's open function:
By following these strategies, you can effectively handle and resolve UnicodeDecodeError in your Python programs. Always ensure that you are using the correct encoding for your data to prevent such issues.
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