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Online SAS to SQL Converter

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How to use this tool?

This free online converter lets you convert code from SAS to SQL 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 SQL code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.

Examples

The following are examples of code conversion from SAS to SQL using this converter. Note that you may not always get the same code since it is generated by an AI language model which is not 100% deterministic and gets updated from time to time.

Example 1 - Is String Palindrome

Program that checks if a string is a palindrome or not.

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Example 2 - Even or Odd

A well commented function to check if a number if odd or even.

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SQL

Key differences between SAS and SQL

CharacteristicSASSQL
SyntaxUses a proprietary syntax that is specific to SAS software.Uses a standardized syntax for querying and managing databases.
ParadigmPrimarily procedural and data step-oriented.Declarative, focusing on what data to retrieve rather than how to retrieve it.
TypingSupports both numeric and character data types with specific formats.Supports various data types defined by the database system, including numeric, string, date, etc.
PerformanceOptimized for large datasets and complex statistical analysis.Performance can vary based on database design, indexing, and query optimization.
Libraries and frameworksIncludes built-in procedures and functions for statistical analysis and data manipulation.Relies on database management systems and can be extended with various libraries and tools.
Community and supportHas a dedicated user community and professional support from SAS Institute.Has a large, diverse community with extensive resources and support across many platforms.
Learning curveCan be steep due to its proprietary nature and specific syntax.Generally considered easier to learn, especially for basic queries.