In this chapter, we covered the basics of SAS dataset fundamentals and how to create a table, compile it, and then execute it. We also looked into the basic syntax of the SAS programming language. Then, we learned how to compress, encrypt, and index a dataset. Finally, we learned the various operators in SAS, and how to format and subset the dataset.
In the next chapter, we will learn how to manipulate, sanitize, and transform data.