Techniques for Developing Quality SAS Macros

Defining specific guidelines and standards for designing and developing library macros can significantly increase the quality of those macros. This paper details some of the macro design and development guidelines we’ve defined in our organization for developing quality, easy to use, flexible macros that have minimal impact on the SAS session in which they are executed. Sample code to assist in adhering to these guidelines will also be discussed. This paper is intended for programmers with a sound foundation in SAS macro programming