This is the code repository for Mastering SAS Programming, published by Packt.
An advanced programming guide to designing and managing Data Warehouses using SAS
SAS is used for various functions in the development and maintenance of data warehouses because of its reputation of being able to handle big data. This SAS software book is designed to get you up to speed with SAS and how to implement it effectively in the real world.
This book covers the following exciting features: Develop efficient ways to manage data input/output (I/O) in SAS Create and manage extract, transform, and load (ETL) code in SAS Standardize ETL through macro variables, macros, and arrays Identify data warehouse users and ensure their needs are met Design crosswalk and other variables to serve analyst needs Maintain data curation files to improve communication and management Use the output delivery system (ODS) for print and web reporting Connect other products to SAS to optimize storage and reporting
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All of the code is organized into folders. For example, Chapter02.
The code will look like the following:
LIBNAME X "/folders/myfolders/X";
PROC CONTENTS data=X.Chap5_1;
run;
Following is what you need for this book: This book is for data architects, managers leading data projects, and programmers or developers using SAS who want to effectively maintain a data lake, data mart, or data warehouse.
With the following software and hardware list you can run all code files present in the book (Chapter 1-12).
| No. | Software required | OS required |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SAS University Edition | Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux (Any) |
| 2 | Oracle VM VirtualBox | Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux (Any) |
We also provide a PDF file that has color images of the screenshots/diagrams used in this book. Click here to download it.
Monika Wahi, MPH, CPH, is a well-published epidemiologist, biostatistician, informaticist, and data scientist. For over 20 years, Monika has worked at various governmental organizations and non-profits, and led consulting projects in academia and for governments both in the United States and internationally. She is President of DethWench Professional Services (DPS), which offers consulting and training in data science, specializing in public health and healthcare. Monika is proficient in SAS, R, Excel, and SQL, and is the author of many articles and online courses in data science and health data analytics.