topic Regarding Central code repository (Version Control) in SAS Data Management

Regarding Central code repository (Version Control)

krishnaram101 — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 16:29:33 GMT

Currently my firm has only one SAS server. In near future, they are trying to get a new production server. Therefore we will have a development/test server and a production server. We want to establish a central code repository for code storage/modify/retrieval purpose for all the SAS networks. Can you list the SAS recommended code repository tools for this purpose? Thanks !

Re: Regarding Central code repository (Version Control)

LinusH — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 17:17:38 GMT

What kind of code are in scope?
If you are using plain Base SAS programs you cold basically chose any repository that suits your needs. SAS programs are text files and could possible be handled the same way as any other program language.
If you are using DI Studio or wish to version control EG projects there are a few more considerations.

Re: Regarding Central code repository (Version Control)

krishnaram101 — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 17:33:08 GMT

Hi LinusH,

Thanks for your fast reply. We will be using base SAS and EG projects. If it is EG project, Can I know what are the further considerations. Can you please let me know. Thanks !

Regards,
Krishna

Re: Regarding Central code repository (Version Control)

LinusH — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 07:25:58 GMT

EG project files are only readable by EG. You cab still put then under external version control, but you can't use any functionality outside EG to determine differences between versions.
Also, the latest version of EG comes with a simple built in version control mechanism. Check that out to see if that could suit (part of) your needs.

Re: Regarding Central code repository (Version Control)

SASKiwi — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 19:24:09 GMT

I suggest you check if IT in your company already have supported version control software. Its a lot easier and quicker to tap into company-supported version control software than to setup your own.

Re: Regarding Central code repository (Version Control)

krishnaram101 — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 17:44:54 GMT

Thanks LinusH and SAS Kiwi for your reply. There is version Control for SAS EG in its latest version. Thanks !

Regards,
krishna

Re: Regarding Central code repository (Version Control)

Patrick — Sat, 12 Nov 2016 06:46:16 GMT

@krishnaram101

There is version Control for SAS EG in its latest version

But just to be clear: This is some sort of change control WITHIN the same EG project. It is not version control between "copies" of the "same" EG project in different environments.