Polishing Your SAS Code: Best Practices for Clean, Efficient, and Scalable Programming
September 23, 2024: 3:45 AM - 4:00 AM
Foundational SAS Skills, Forest Glen

Authors Abstract
Krutika Parvatikar Clean and efficient SAS code is essential for improving productivity, minimizing errors, and facilitating collaboration. This presentation explores best practices for writing cleaner, more maintainable SAS programs. Key techniques include using meaningful variable names, proper indentation, and modular programming to enhance readability. The importance of comprehensive commenting, error handling, and efficient use of macros will also be discussed, enabling programmers to create reusable, flexible code. Attendees will gain practical insights into organizing large projects, adhering to consistent coding standards, and ensuring code scalability, all of which contribute to improved performance and collaboration within teams. These practices are vital for both novice and experienced SAS programmers seeking to enhance the quality and maintainability of their code.