What's the best method for parsing out data from a messy text file? or Struggling with parsing out va

For timestamps, check out `dateutil.parser` in Python—it’s *scary* good at guessing formats.

If you’re dealing with a ton of logs, maybe look into ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)? Overkill for small stuff but *chef’s kiss* for big, messy logs.