Is using "return json_encode($json_array);" in a PHP script the recommended way to output JSON data, or are there alternative methods that may prevent 403 errors?

To prevent 403 errors when outputting JSON data in a PHP script, it is recommended to set the appropriate Content-Type header before outputting the JSON data. This header informs the client that the response is in JSON format and can help prevent errors. 

<?php
// Create an array with data to be encoded as JSON
$json_array = array("key1" => "value1", "key2" => "value2");

// Set the Content-Type header to application/json
header('Content-Type: application/json');

// Output the JSON data
echo json_encode($json_array);
?>

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