How to use this tool?

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

Key differences between SAS and OCaml

CharacteristicSASOCaml
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.OCaml has a concise and expressive syntax with a focus on functional programming. It supports pattern matching and algebraic data types.
ParadigmSAS is primarily a procedural language with support for data manipulation and analysis.OCaml is a multi-paradigm language that supports functional, imperative, and object-oriented programming.
TypingSAS has dynamic typing, where variable types are determined at runtime.OCaml has static typing, where variable types are checked at compile-time.
PerformanceSAS is optimized for data manipulation and analysis, but it may not be as performant as low-level languages for other tasks.OCaml is a compiled language that offers good performance and efficient memory management.
Libraries and frameworksSAS has a wide range of libraries and frameworks for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and machine learning.OCaml has a smaller ecosystem of libraries and frameworks compared to SAS, but it offers libraries for various domains such as networking, parsing, and theorem proving.
Community and supportSAS has a large and established community with extensive documentation and support.OCaml has a smaller community compared to SAS, but it has an active community and good support through mailing lists and forums.
Learning curveSAS has a moderate learning curve, especially for data manipulation and analysis tasks.OCaml has a steeper learning curve, especially for beginners, due to its functional programming concepts and static typing.