How to use this tool?

This free online converter lets you convert code from SAS to CoffeeScript in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -

  1. Type or paste your SAS code in the input box.
  2. Click the convert button.
  3. The resulting CoffeeScript code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.

Key differences between SAS and CoffeeScript

CharacteristicSASCoffeeScript
SyntaxSAS uses a data step and a proc step to process data. It has a verbose syntax with a focus on data manipulation and analysis.CoffeeScript has a clean and concise syntax that compiles into JavaScript. It aims to make JavaScript code more readable and maintainable.
ParadigmSAS is primarily a procedural programming language with support for object-oriented programming.CoffeeScript is a functional programming language that also supports object-oriented programming.
TypingSAS is a statically typed language with strong typing.CoffeeScript is a dynamically typed language with weak typing.
PerformanceSAS is optimized for data processing and analysis, providing high performance for these tasks.CoffeeScript compiles into JavaScript, which can have varying performance depending on the JavaScript engine being used.
Libraries and frameworksSAS has a wide range of libraries and frameworks for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and reporting.CoffeeScript leverages the existing JavaScript libraries and frameworks ecosystem.
Community and supportSAS has a large and established community with extensive support resources.CoffeeScript has a smaller community compared to other languages, but still has active support and resources available.
Learning curveSAS has a steep learning curve due to its complex syntax and extensive functionality.CoffeeScript has a relatively low learning curve, especially for developers already familiar with JavaScript.