Date:         Thu, 16 May 1996 18:51:25 GMT
Reply-To:     Clark Roberts <us026486@INTERRAMP.COM>
Sender:       "SAS(r) Discussion" <SAS-L@UGA.CC.UGA.EDU>
From:         Clark Roberts <us026486@INTERRAMP.COM>
Organization: PSI Public Usenet Link
Subject:      Re: Which is faster?

MDeines <MDeines@ADVANTA.COM> wrote:
 
>Does any one have any bench marking comparing SCL data processing and base
>SAS
>processing?
 
>I'm in the process of converting base SAS code into SCL code within an
>application for
>added flexibility, but I am concerned about added processing time using only
>SCL code.
 
>Any response will be greatly appreciated.
 
>Michael Deines
>Advanta Bank
 
SCL is compiled code, DATA step code is interpretive.  Draw your own
conclusions!  You should be able to create  benchmarks for your
application, or parts of it,  by using the SAS timing options, eg.
STIMER, FULLSTIMER, etc.
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