This book is okay, probably wouldn't buy if I would have flipped through it first, but ordered online. Too many examples, not enough explanation on the actual examples. Alot of examples were redundant.
The Essential PROC SQL Handbook for SAS Users
β Scribed by Katherine Prairie
- Publisher
- SAS Institute
- Year
- 2005
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 586
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
Written in an easy-to-use, logical format, this comprehensive reference focuses on the functionality of the procedure as well as the accomplishment of common tasks using PROC SQL, enabling readers to quickly develop and enhance their SQL skills. Features include more than 300 examples of PROC SQL code, plus queries and diagrams.
β¦ Table of Contents
Contents
Introduction to PROC SQL
Working with PROC SQL
Understanding the SELECT Statement
Functions
Working with Two or More Tables
Creating and Managing Tables and Views
Building Interactive Applications
PROC SQL Enhancements in Version 9
Bluesky Publishing Tables
Dictionary Table Descriptions
Information for Database Users
Quick References
References
Index
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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 s
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.
<p>SQL (Structured Query Language) ist die vermutlich am weitesten verbreitete Programmiersprache weltweit und gilt mittlerweile als Quasi-Industriestandard. Dieses Buch behandelt besondere AnwendungsmΓΆglichkeiten des SAS Systems im Zusammenspiel mit SQL. Hervorzuheben ist das umfangreiche Kapitel z