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Online SAS to Grain Converter

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upload iconClick to select or drop your input code file here.

You can also type the input code below.

How to use this tool?

This free online converter lets you convert code from SAS to Grain in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -

  1. Type or paste your SAS code in the input box.
  2. Click the convert button.
  3. The resulting Grain code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.

Key differences between SAS and Grain

CharacteristicSASGrain
SyntaxProprietary, English-like, data step and procedure-based syntax.Modern, functional, ML-family inspired syntax with strong type inference.
ParadigmProcedural, with some support for SQL and limited object-oriented features.Functional, with strong emphasis on immutability and pure functions.
TypingDynamically typed, with implicit type conversions.Statically typed, with strong type inference and safety.
PerformanceOptimized for large-scale data processing, especially in enterprise environments.Compiles to WebAssembly, offering high performance for web and systems applications.
Libraries and frameworksExtensive built-in libraries for statistics, analytics, and data manipulation.Limited libraries, still growing ecosystem, focused on core language features.
Community and supportLarge, established community with commercial support and extensive documentation.Small, emerging open-source community with limited support resources.
Learning curveModerate to steep, especially for advanced analytics and data manipulation.Steep for those unfamiliar with functional programming and ML-family languages.