topic New to LSAF – Looking for Best Practices, Tips &amp; Programming Workflows in SAS Health and Life Sciences https://communities.sas.com/t5/SAS-Health-and-Life-Sciences/New-to-LSAF-Looking-for-Best-Practices-Tips-amp-Programming/m-p/982424#M2750 <P>Hello everyone,</P><P>I’m new to working with <STRONG>LSAF</STRONG> and recently transitioned from a traditional <STRONG>SAS 9.4 environment</STRONG>. I have several years of experience in clinical statistical programming (SDTM, ADaM, TLFs), but I’m now looking to better understand <STRONG>LSAF-specific best practices</STRONG>.</P><P>I would really appreciate guidance on:</P><UL><LI><P>Recommended <STRONG>project and program structuring</STRONG> in LSAF</P></LI><LI><P>Efficient ways to handle <STRONG>data access, libraries, and outputs</STRONG></P></LI><LI><P>Any <STRONG>tips, tricks, or common pitfalls</STRONG> to be aware of</P></LI><LI><P>Differences in programming approach compared to SAS 9.4</P></LI><LI><P>Helpful <STRONG>learning resources, documentation, or real-world examples</STRONG></P></LI></UL><P>Looking forward to learning from the community’s experience.<BR />Thanks in advance for your support!</P> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:38:21 GMT Sigma99 2026-01-26T12:38:21Z New to LSAF – Looking for Best Practices, Tips & Programming Workflows https://communities.sas.com/t5/SAS-Health-and-Life-Sciences/New-to-LSAF-Looking-for-Best-Practices-Tips-amp-Programming/m-p/982424#M2750 <P>Hello everyone,</P><P>I’m new to working with <STRONG>LSAF</STRONG> and recently transitioned from a traditional <STRONG>SAS 9.4 environment</STRONG>. I have several years of experience in clinical statistical programming (SDTM, ADaM, TLFs), but I’m now looking to better understand <STRONG>LSAF-specific best practices</STRONG>.</P><P>I would really appreciate guidance on:</P><UL><LI><P>Recommended <STRONG>project and program structuring</STRONG> in LSAF</P></LI><LI><P>Efficient ways to handle <STRONG>data access, libraries, and outputs</STRONG></P></LI><LI><P>Any <STRONG>tips, tricks, or common pitfalls</STRONG> to be aware of</P></LI><LI><P>Differences in programming approach compared to SAS 9.4</P></LI><LI><P>Helpful <STRONG>learning resources, documentation, or real-world examples</STRONG></P></LI></UL><P>Looking forward to learning from the community’s experience.<BR />Thanks in advance for your support!</P> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:38:21 GMT https://communities.sas.com/t5/SAS-Health-and-Life-Sciences/New-to-LSAF-Looking-for-Best-Practices-Tips-amp-Programming/m-p/982424#M2750 Sigma99 2026-01-26T12:38:21Z