Comparing DATA Step Match-Merges and PROC SQL Joins
Overview
You have seen that it is possible to create identical
results with a DATA step match-merge and a PROC SQL inner join. Although
the results might be identical, these two processes are very different,
and trade-offs are associated with choosing one method over the other.
The following tables summarize some of the advantages and disadvantages
of each of these two methods.
Advantages
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Disadvantages
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