How to use this tool?

This free online converter lets you convert code from SAS to Fsharp 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 Fsharp code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.

Key differences between SAS and Fsharp

CharacteristicSASFsharp
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.F# has a concise and expressive syntax with a focus on functional programming. It supports immutability and pattern matching.
ParadigmSAS is primarily a procedural language with support for data manipulation and analysis.F# is a multi-paradigm language that supports functional, imperative, and object-oriented programming.
TypingSAS has dynamic typing, where variable types are determined at runtime.F# has static typing, where variable types are checked at compile-time.
PerformanceSAS is optimized for data manipulation and analysis tasks, and it provides good performance for these tasks.F# is a general-purpose language and can achieve good performance, but it may not be as optimized for data manipulation and analysis as SAS.
Libraries and frameworksSAS has a wide range of libraries and frameworks for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and machine learning.F# has a growing ecosystem of libraries and frameworks, but it may not have as extensive a collection as SAS.
Community and supportSAS has a large and established community with extensive support resources.F# has a smaller community compared to SAS, but it has an active and passionate community with good support resources.
Learning curveSAS has a moderate learning curve, especially for data manipulation and analysis tasks.F# has a moderate learning curve, especially for developers familiar with functional programming concepts.