Learning SAS by Example: A Programmer's Guide

by Ron Cody

Learning SAS by Example, A Programmer's Guide, Second Edition , teaches SAS programming from very basic concepts to more advanced topics. Because most programmers prefer examples rather than reference-type syntax, this book uses short examples to explain each topic. The second edition has brought this classic book on SAS programming up to the latest SAS version, with new chapters that cover topics such as PROC SGPLOT and Perl regular expressions. This book belongs on the shelf (or e-book reader) of anyone who programs in SAS, from those with little programming experience who want to learn SAS to intermediate and even advanced SAS programmers who want to learn new techniques or identify new ways to accomplish existing tasks. In an instructive and conversational tone, author Ron Cody clearly explains each programming technique and then illustrates it with one or more real-life examples, followed by a detailed description of how the program works. The text is divided into four major Getting Started, DATA Step Processing, Presenting and Summarizing Your Data, and Advanced Topics. Subjects addressed include

Genres: Programming, Nonfiction, Technology

536 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2007

Reviews

[Fleur_de_soie · Rating 5 out of 5]

All from the perspective of users. Like getting help from someone senior.
This book organizes all the examples well and explains almost line by line.

Yet, it is all focused on programming, unlike The Little SAS Book, which is more focused on explaining how things work in SAS. It talks about more advanced materials than The Little SAS Book.

Thus, it should be more useful as a working companion. If you really want learn SAS well, maybe you should start from The Little SAS Book and then this book. In fact, I use this book to review and I am going to read The Little SAS Book again to complete this review. It works perfect for this use. You can start slowly and then just read the codes and look for explanations for any questions you may have.

[Neil · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned SAS from this book when I got my first SAS programming job. By using this book I quickly became a quality Data Analyst that was contributing to the company. Skim, study, read and practice the skills in this book and you will have very strong SAS skills.

[kurp · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really nice and quite complex introduction strongly focused on examples and practical solutions. Perhaps the most useful guide I've found for SAS. As "advanced" topics provides also basics (and only basics) of SQL (proc sql) and SAS macros.

[Banshidhar · Rating 5 out of 5]

good

[Giri · Rating 5 out of 5]

This books was really good who learn sas

[Splen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fall 2011 (UTSA STA 4133)

[Eric Benjamin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing SAS book.

[Sunil]

checjm

[Mohammad · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read it with "The little SAS book ". It has very good examples to learn

[Jatin Bansal · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book on SAS i have read by now. Equally usable for newbies and experienced ones...