Parsing complex logs can be a challenge in the industry, especially when dealing with large semi-structured text fields that have historically been difficult to handle using New Relic Query Language (NRQL). NRQL variables allow you to assign a value computed from a non-aggregate function or attribute to an identifier that can be referenced elsewhere in the query. Regex multi-capture and the If function provide additional ways to simplify queries by reducing complexity and improving performance. Anchor parse, a new feature, leverages a syntax similar to LIKE to capture values, further simplifying queries. These features can help you get concise and faster insights into how your applications are performing, making it easier to read and write queries, and producing vastly faster results.