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This page shows how to best utilize SAS® Savvy's collection of links to top SAS papers and resources.  For those who are new to SAS® Programming, this page shows the road map to select papers based on SAS® procedures, SAS® topics or summary sheets based on your SAS question. It is strongly recommended to start with the Savvy Training Videos.

From the process flow diagram to the three pathways, New to SAS®, Technical Track and Managment Track, you should be able to quickly locate your focused answer.  In addition, you will find helpful Top Beginner Papers and Top SAS® References to quickly introduce you to SAS Programming, the SAS Procedures or SAS topic.  

Finally, there are also sections such as effective programming style and communication skills for SAS® Programmers working abroad. Download conference trip report to make the most of your SAS conference experience.  See also New Clinical SAS Programmer, SAS Enterprise GuideSAS Certification and Debugging.


See Savvy Training Videos, Newsletter, Examples, Presentations and Tip Sheets

Topics include Common SAS Programming FAQs, SAS Programming/Base Certification, Companions to Proc SQL e-Guide, Proc Tabulate e-Guide, and SAS Macro Programming e-Guide.  Look for SAS papers and references appropriate for your SAS Programming level.  Build a solid foundation on comprehensive understanding.  Learn SAS through MindMaps.

 Beginner SAS Programmer

 Advanced SAS Programmer

 Macro SAS Programmer

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The Little SAS book (pdf) (examples)

SAS® Terms: Merge/Join, Lookup

SAS® Examples: Sample SAS Programs from SAS Books, DATA Step Examples, SAS Dataset Examples

PROC XXX: Choosing the Right SAS Procedure

On-Line SAS Manual: Step-by-Step SAS ProgrammingLearning SAS By Example, A Programmer's Guide 


Efficient Way to Learn SAS with Virtually No Cost (Paper)

Introduction to SAS 9

SAS Institute Links for free tutorials    

Demystifying and resolving common transcoding problems, SAS Blog

Getting Started with SAS Video

SAS for Professionals OnDemand Tasks (Help Center)


Task 

Steps 
 
Access dataset from PC
 
Tasks > Data > Upload Data Files to Server
 (This will save dataset in WORK libname.  Access using WORK.XXX)

 Save dataset to PC  
Tasks > Data > Download Data Files to PC > Select dataset > Select path
 (This will save dataset as permanent dataset on PC.  Can access in SAS EG) 

 Set to create RTF files  
Options > Results General settings > RTF as the default

 Export RTF file to PC  
Write SAS code, ex. Proc Print to write to RTF file.  From RTF Results window > Export RTF Program > Select path

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Savvy Resources: How exactly are SAS e-Guides unique?Getting Started Presentation

SAS Programming Basics

SAS® Essentials, Neil Howard 

Leaming SAS by Diagrams and Examples, Joanne Peag, Shu-Yeag Wcmg

SAS® Shorts: Valuable Tips for Everyday Programming, Jeff McCartney, Raymond Hu

Quick Results with SAS® University Edition Software, Ryan Lafler, Kirk Lafler, Charles Edwin Shipp

SAS® Studio: A New Way to Program in SAS® Lora Delwiche, Susan J Slaughter

An Introduction to SAS Data Steps, SSCC

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SAS Programming Style and Conventions (SAS Cheat Sheet)

1. The Elements of SAS Programming Style, Frank DiIorio

2. SAS® Programming Conventions, Lois Levin

3. An Animated Guide: Coding standards for SAS® Production Programs, Russ Lavery

4. Good Programming Practice for Clinical Trials

5. If You Have Programming Standards, Please Raise Your Hand: An Everyman’s Guide, Dianne Louise Rhodes

6. Plate of Spaghetti Anyone? Techniques for Learning Existing SAS® Programs, Tricia Aanderud

7. A Perfect Recipe to maintain SAS® programs, Shiva Srinivasan, Shailaja P Ramesh

8. SAS® Programming Guidelines, Lois Levin

9. Configuring SAS to Work for You, Part 2: More Programming Shortcuts, Kim Truett

10. Good Programming Practices in SAS, Jason Ford

11. Notes on Programming Style, Allan Glaser

12. SAS Programming Knowledge Management, Yajiang He

13. Free Online SAS Resources, Paul Grant

14. What makes a ‘good’ program?, Dean Grundy

15. What Makes a Good QC Programmer?, Timothy Harrington

16. SAS Essentials, Neail Howard

17. Learn SAS in 50 minutes, Subhashree Singh

18. SAS Standard Programming Practices – Handy Tips for the Savvy Programmer, Navneet Agnihotri, Sumit Pradhan, Rachel Brown

19. Maxims of Maximally Efficient SAS Programmers, Kurt Bremser

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SAS Programming and Career Tips

1. Secret Tools of the Ad Hoc Programmer, Robert Burnham, Kathryn Sabadosa, William Marble

2. 100 Things to Do in Your First 100 Days as a New SAS Programmer, Kari Kelso

3. Boot Camp for Programmers: Stuff you need to know that's not in the manual, Elizabeth Axelrod

4. Getting Up to Speed with SAS Version 9.2

5. Installing and Troubleshooting SAS 9.2

6. Coaching SAS® Beginner Programmers: Common Problems and Some Solutions, Peter Timusk

7. Creating SAS® Report Outline Using the Output Delivery System for Online Review, Sue X. Zhang

8. How to Grow a SAS® Programmer, Joanna Koft

9. Work Smarter Rather than Harder-Tools for Growing up A SAS® Programmer, Jiangtang Hu

10. Empowering SAS® Programmers: The Role of the Manager, Carey Smoak

11. What's Hot, What's Not: Skills for SAS® Professionals, Kirk Paul Lafler, Charles
Edwin Shipp

12. Therapy Lessons Learned to Empower Programmers, Shelley Dunn

13. A Day in the Life of Data - Part 3, Peter Crawford

14. What’s New in SAS® Studio?, Mike Porter, Amy Peters, and Michael Monaco

15. What is a SAS Mentor and why do I need one?, Stanley Fogleman

16. What’s a “Senior” SAS® Position?, Deb Cassidy 

17. How to Get Promoted: Planning for Career Growth, Sandra Minjoe

18. A Day in the Life of Data – Part 1, Brian Bee

19. A Day in the Life of Data – Part 2, Harry Droogendyk

20. A Day in the Life of Data - Part 3, Peter Crawford

21. A Day in the Life of Data – Part 4, Sanjay Matange

22. The Well-Equipped Student: Using SAS® University Edition and E-Learning to Gain SAS® Skills
Randy Mullis, Allison Mahaffey and Parth Patel

23. New to SAS® and New to Programming? What You Need to Do Before Typing Code, Stephanie Thompson

24. SAS Consulting: New Beginnings, Charles Shipp, Kirk Paul Lafler

25. Adventures in SAS® Studio Lawrence Heaton-Wright

26. Developing Your Own SAS Studio Custom Tasks for Advanced Analytics, Elliot Inman and Olivia Wright

27. Introduction to SAS® Studio, Michael A. Monaco, Marie Dexter, Jennifer Tamburro 

28. A Day in the Life of an Analytical Warehouse, Julian Anderson, Greg Barnes Nelson, Jeff Wright

29. How to Be an Organized SAS® Programmer, Jean Balent


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SAS Animated Guide Series

An Animated Guide: Coding standards for SAS® Production Programs, Russ Lavery (program header)

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On Boarding Tips for Corporations (See also Project Management)

1. Managing SAS® Technical Support in a Research Organization

2. Coordinated Efforts for Preparing Statistical Review Aids, Jian Wu, Snow Fu and Eric Zhang

3. Integration of SAS Macros and Web-Based User Interfaces, Jian Wu

4. A Simple, Inexpensive Solution to the Dilemma of SAS® Training, Erin Christen

5. A SAS ® Tip-of-the-Day Web Page on an Intranet, Bruce Gilsen

6. 10 SAS Skills for Grad Student Survival: A Grad Student “How-To” Paper, Elisa L. Priest

7. Successfully On-Boarding SAS® Analysts, Aaron Augustine

8. What is SAS Mentor and Why do I need one?, Stanley Folgeman

9. A CareerView Mirror: Another Perspective on Your Work and Career Planning, Bill Donovan

10. RECRUITING, INTERVIEWING AND HIRING A SAS® PROGRAMMING STAFF, Judith H. Mopsik, ARC Professional Services Group

11. Getting the User Community Involved in Education and Information Sharing, Russell Newhouse

12. Techniques for Managing Projects Outsourced to Offshore CRO, Hong Qi, Margaret Coughlin

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