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Data and programming
go together naturally.
Computer programming lets you automate work with data so that
the work is completed with a minimum of attention, energy, and errors.
Much of the world of data is a mess.
When you want to prepare data for any regular or systematic use,
the only way to be confident in the results is by using a
codified and tested process, and that implies the use of computer programming.
Rick Aster is an economist and technology expert noted for his work on data warehousing projects in the banking industry. He is the author of several best-selling books on SAS programming.
Professional SAS Programmer’s Pocket Reference
Professional SAS Programming Secrets
Professional SAS Programming Shortcuts
Professional SAS Programming Logic
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat.