PROC SQL by Example

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In PROC SQL by Example: Using SQL within SAS, author Howard Schreier illustrates the use of PROC SQL in the context of the SAS DATA step and other SAS procedures (such as SORT, FREQ, MEANS, SUMMARY, APPEND, DATASETS, and TRANSPOSE) whose functionality overlaps and complements that of SQL.

Using a side-by-side approach, this concise reference guide includes many extensively explained examples showing equivalent DATA step and SQL code, enabling SAS users to take advantage of existing SAS skills and knowledge while learning about SQL. Discussions cover the differences between SQL and the DATA step as well as situations where SQL and the DATA step are used together to benefit from the strengths of each.

Topics addressed include working with joins and merges; using subqueries; understanding set operators; using the Macro Facility with PROC SQL; maintaining tables; working with views; using PROC SQL as a report generator; and more.

This text is ideal for SAS programmers seeking to add PROC SQL to their SAS toolkits as well as SQL programmers striving to better integrate the SAS DATA step and SQL.

Book Review

"This book is an excellent introduction and reference manual for users looking to learn or brush up on their PROC SQL skills. It does a great job of comparing SAS procedures to their PROC SQL counterparts. Using multiple examples, the book enables readers to easily follow along and grasp the knowledge needed to effectively enhance their SAS skills to tackle complex and new problems that might have been overwhelming before."

Faisal Dosani

Senior Information Analyst

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