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 -
- Type or paste your SAS code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting CoffeeScript code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Examples
The following are examples of code conversion from SAS to CoffeeScript using this converter. Note that you may not always get the same code since it is generated by an AI language model which is not 100% deterministic and gets updated from time to time.
Example 1 - Is String Palindrome
Program that checks if a string is a palindrome or not.
SAS
CoffeeScript
Example 2 - Even or Odd
A well commented function to check if a number if odd or even.
SAS
CoffeeScript
Key differences between SAS and CoffeeScript
Characteristic | SAS | CoffeeScript |
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Syntax | SAS 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. |
Paradigm | SAS is primarily a procedural programming language with support for object-oriented programming. | CoffeeScript is a functional programming language that also supports object-oriented programming. |
Typing | SAS is a statically typed language with strong typing. | CoffeeScript is a dynamically typed language with weak typing. |
Performance | SAS 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 frameworks | SAS 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 support | SAS 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 curve | SAS 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. |