PHP `json_decode` Failing on Strings with '$'? Master Debugging with This Simple Fix

When debugging locally, JSON responses copied from a server containing dollar signs (`$`), like `$this`, can cause PHP parse errors and `json_decode` failures. This article explores why double and single quotes fall short and presents the ultimate solution using Nowdoc syntax, enabling you to handle complex strings effortlessly for secure local debugging. This is a best practice guide from the wiki.lib00.com team.