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Programming
is the use of language, in a streamlined,
stylized form, to set forth actions for a
computer to take.
The actions may incorporate decisions based
on conditions of the data or the environment.
SAS®
is a
programming language, integrated software, and
runtime environment for working with data.
SAS can access data in virtually any form,
extract, combine, and modify the data,
analyze it, and present the results.
SAS programming
uses the SAS programming language to
select actions for SAS software to take in
order to find answers from a specific kind of
data.
For many computer users, SAS programming provides
their first experience in computer programming.
☆ If you are ready to learn more about SAS or SAS programming, Start Here.
☆ Look up words used in SAS programs or in discussions of SAS in the Global Statements Dictionary.
☆ More to read: Techniques and Downloads. A more detailed statement about what SAS programming is and why it matters: The World of SAS Programming.
☆ Just looking to waste time while doing something you can pretend is SAS-related? What you need is PROC RASTINATE.
Rick Aster is an economist and technology expert noted for his work on data warehousing projects in the banking industry. He is the author of several best-selling books on SAS programming.
Professional SAS Programmer’s Pocket Reference
Professional SAS Programming Secrets
Professional SAS Programming Shortcuts
Professional SAS Programming Logic
