What are the best online communities for SAS learners?
I am looking for a place where I can ask questions without feeling like a total beginner. Are there specific forums or subreddits that are friendly to those of us studying for the base programming cer...
How can I verify if my merge worked as intended?
I am scared that my merges are creating cartesian products or dropping rows I need. What is the standard 'sanity check' process for a SAS merge? Should I run a frequency check or compare observation c...
Can I use external SAS files as input?
I have a separate SAS file that contains formatting rules. How can I pull that into my main program so I don't have to rewrite the formats every time? I want to modularize my code so I can use it for ...
Are there specific books you recommend for the SAS Base exam?
I am a visual learner and I prefer reading a physical book rather than just scrolling through online documentation. What are the 'bibles' of SAS base programming that cover everything needed for the c...
Why am I seeing different results in SAS vs SQL?
I was trying to replicate a logic I used in standard SQL inside SAS. The grouping and aggregation seem to be returning slightly different numbers, especially with missing values. Does SAS handle NULLs...
How do I handle errors in a macro variable?
I keep getting warnings that a macro variable is not resolved, but I know I defined it earlier. It happens inside a conditional loop. Is there a scope issue I am running into? How can I ensure my macr...
Are there specific syntax conventions for SAS programming?
I am starting a new job and want to write code that looks professional and is easy for others to maintain. Are there standard style guides for SAS? For example, how should I indent my data steps or us...
What is the best way to handle library assignments?
I am working on a team where we use different folders for different projects. I keep having to manually write out long file paths in my LIBNAME statements. Is there a way to make this more dynamic? I ...
What are the common formats for SAS multiple choice questions?
I want to know more about the format of the exam questions. Is it mostly 'fix this code' type questions, or is it more about knowing the definitions of specific procedures? I have heard there are code...
Are there specific syntax traps to look out for on the SAS certification?
I hear people mention that the SAS Base exam has 'trick' questions where a missing semicolon or an extra space can change the whole output. Does anyone have experience with these? I want to make sure ...
