JSON file parsing issue due to javascript variables

Question

I've been provided with a json file to show results in a tableview. But when I tried json file validation using online json file editor then I am getting "Build tree failed" error.

I posted this message to my client about wrong json file and then he has posted some strange description which I am totally unaware.

Yes the json is not a pure json. It has javascript variables which have json variable. For now u can use a webview to evaluate the javascript variables and use the json value. For ex : dp_f : corresponds to list of departure train is a javascript array variable. U may have to eval the variable and store each array element is a new json with key as dp_f and value of array of these values

Please tell me how can I use this json file which is not pure. What is the way to parse such files ?

we'll need to see the json file to help

kennypu
– kennypu

2012-12-27 05:30:46 +00:00
Commented Dec 27, 2012 at 5:30 — kennypu
– kennypu, Commented Dec 27, 2012 at 5:30

Brad · Accepted Answer · 2012-12-27 05:52:02Z

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The only real way to evaluate JavaScript (which is really what you have, not JSON) is to evaluate JavaScript.

You will have to use some form of eval(). I recommend trying a JavaScript sandbox, if available to you. Of course the best option would be to get the data fixed.

answered Dec 27, 2012 at 5:52

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