Category: SAS

Code debugging and program history in SAS Enterprise Guide

SAS programmers have high expectations for their coding environment, and why shouldn’t they? Companies have a huge investment in their SAS code base, and it’s important to have tools that help you understand that code and track changes over time. Few things are more satisfying as a SAS program that […]

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Mapping out the next robot invasion!

Robots – everyone has probably been fascinated by the idea of robots at one time or another. From the early science fiction robots (such as Klaatu’s robot Gort) to the mid-1980s movie robots (like Johnny 5), they have been portrayed in many different w…

Which of my factors are important?

This question has been asked repeatedly for decades by anyone facing a new system. That system might be a new product, a new piece of equipment, a new process, or anything really that is new and not well understood. Ultimately, you might need to change…

Jedi SAS Tips – Favorite Resources for SAS Programmers

I frequently get asked about my favorite book on a particular topic, how to find free SAS learning materials online, how to get help with SAS issues, etc. This lead me to compile a “Great Resources for SAS Programmers” document which I freely share wit…

Java Look & Feel with SAS Management Console on Linux

As someone who specialises in SAS® metadata security, I spend a lot of time using the Authorization tab in SAS Management Console. I also use Linux a great deal. When I run SAS Management Console on Linux, I’ve noticed that the check box background colours on the Authorization tab don’t render correctly (for me at … Continue reading “Java Look & Feel with SAS Management Console on Linux”

Tracking floods and droughts in Jordan Lake, NC

If you know me, you probably know that I spend a lot of time on the water. I like speed paddling (dragon boat, outrigger canoe, surfski, and racing SUP), and I also have a big pontoon boat at Jordan Lake where I try to go fishing at least once a […]

How far are you from North Korea?

With North Korea’s growing missile capabilities in the news lately, I thought it would be interesting to create a map showing how far (or close) they are from other parts of the world. I first did a few searches on the Web, to see what maps are already…

So, 27 US states are farther north than Canada, eh?

With all the recent talk about some people wanting to move from the US to Canada, I got to wondering how cold, and how far north Canada is. And after a few Google searches, I was surprised to learn that 27 US states are actually farther north than the southernmost point […]

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