What are the differences between json and simplejson Python modules?

Question

I have seen many projects using simplejson module instead of json module from the Standard Library. Also, there are many different simplejson modules. Why would use these alternatives, instead of the one in the Standard Library?

Answer 1

The differences between json and simplejson Python modules are as follows:-

Actually, the json is also a simplejson, which is added to the stdlib. The json was added in Python 2.6, whereas the simplejson was added way before json, that is an upper hand, so the simplejson was added in Python 2.4 for the first time.

The simplejson is also updated with Python, so you can easily access the latest version.