Date:         Fri, 13 Jun 2003 11:25:47 -0500
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Subject:      "Macro Compilation": was  /parmbuff
Comments: To: "Fehd, Ronald J. (PHPPO)" <rjf2@CDC.GOV>
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Re: "Macro Compilation": was

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DATE: Mon, 9 Jun 2003 08:37:52
From: "Fehd, Ronald J. (PHPPO)" <rjf2@CDC.GOV>
To: SAS-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU
Cc:

>> From: Roland [mailto:roland@RASHLEIGH-BERRY.FSNET.CO.UK]
>> Is /parmbuff used much anywhere? I would think it would be
>> handy where a macro string might contain commas and equals
>> signs.
>
>the archives show Greg Barnes Nelson
>posted the combo and permute macros back in 1996
>this is the most interesting usage of parmbuff
>that I have encountered over the years:
>parsing the parameter list for undeclared parameters
>
>Like recursive macro calls,
>good for testing your understanding of computer language theory
>and how the macro language has been implemented
>-- remember: macro language is interpreted,
>not compiled like SAS --

Ron,

As you know, the sas-l archives, the Onlinedoc, etc, are
full of references to "macro compilation" and the like.

Lest some readers (even po' me) might be confused,
perhaps you could elaborate as to the following:

1.) What components of the macro language are interpreted.

2.) What components (if any?) of the macro language are compiled. <g>

"Forgive me, Father, for I could not resist the temptation
 of asking ..."  :-)

--- snip ---

  Skoal,
  Puddin'

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