Preface
A wise man once said:
âA motivated SAS/GRAPH programmer can create just about any graph.â
In this book, I try to give you the knowledge and inspiration to be that programmer.
These days, anybody can create a simple graph. Many companies provide software with a simple GUI (Graphical User Interface) that enables users to point-and-click their way through a gallery of graphs, select which variables to plot, and produce a mediocre graph.
Given how easy it is to make them, you might ask, âHow can I make my graphs stand out?â
A lot of people fall into the trap of trying to make their graphs stand out by being fancier. They add bright colors, three-dimensional effects, images in the background, and sometimes make the charts fade-in, ...
