Learning SAS by Example: A Programmer's Guide, Second Edition: A Programmer's Guide, Second Edition

Professor Cody may have had a text book in mind when he wrote this book, but as a long-time, but infrequent user of SAS, Cody’s Learning SAS by Example is a tremendous aid. The detailed Table of Contents is supplemented with an additional, but separate, List of Programs itemizing over 300 self-teaching examples. Never expecting to be a SAS expert, Cody’s approach allowed me to focus on the relevant techniques and skip the familiar. For those addressing the material more aggressively and pedologically than I, each of the 27 chapters also contains problems with solutions in the back of the book. I should probably add that the book appears to be very well edited… I have yet to find an error. Jay Heizer, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, TLU

I’ve read this book front to back and recommend this book to any sas user. I know in the sas world the little sas book is our bible but I have to be honest I prefer this book than little sas book. The fact it’s an easy read with example code and output helps make sas coding more efficient. I’ve enjoyed this book so much I’ve purchase more Ron Cody books to improve on my sas skills. I wish he wrote books for R programming

I hear the book is really well written. This review is in relation to the print quality. The back cover came with an extra "piece" that I had to cut off. And the pages inside are printed crooked - all the pages. It's a bit distracting and not to mention disappointing for a $90 book. But I need it for class so that's that.Again, review based on print quality, not the quality of the material which from what I understand is very thorough.

I keep very few book on my shelf, but I've had one of the first edition for years, and have found so many practical tips in there to aid in my SAS programming. So I had to get the second edition as soon as it came out! The second edition is now ensconced on that special bookshelf reserved for my "got to" volumes. Ron is an amazing teacher - he has a gentle, clear and well organized approach to that will help you become not just a better SAS programmer but a better problem solver, too. If you use SAS, get this book - you won't regret it.

Few minor print errors, but GREAT BOOK!