Unified and compressed statistical analysis data

A tangible, non-transitory, machine-readable medium, comprising machine readable instructions to:

• request opening of a unified and compressed statistical analysis system (SAS) data step view file, the unified and compressed SAS data step view file comprising:
• an SAS data step view;
• compressed payload data to be rendered in accordance with the SAS data step view when decompressed, wherein the requesting automatically triggers decompression of the compressed payload data, resulting in a full set of decompressed payload data;
• and
• a set of metadata describing characteristics of variables of the SAS data step view;
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• render the SAS data step view using the decompressed payload data on an electronic display.

A tangible, non-transitory, machine-readable medium, comprising machine readable instructions to:

• receive a statistical analysis system (SAS) data step view;
• receive a compressible payload;
• generate metadata identifying data elements and associated characteristics of the SAS data step view;
• compress the compressible payload without user intervention, resulting in compressed payload data that is configured to be rendered in accordance with the SAS data step view when decompressed;
• append the compressed payload data to an end of the SAS data step view, such that the compressed payload data does not encroach upon a memory location indicated by an end pointer location to the SAS data step view;
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• associating the metadata with the compressed payload data, the SAS data step view, or both.

A computer-implemented method, comprising:

• receiving a request to open a unified and compressed statistical analysis system (SAS) data step view file, the unified and compressed SAS data step view file comprising:
• an SAS data step view;
• compressed payload data to be rendered in accordance with the SAS data step view when decompressed;
• and
• a set of metadata describing characteristics of variables of the SAS data step view;
• and
• upon receiving the request, automatically decompressing the compressed payload data, such that compressed payload data is decompressed and usable with the SAS data step view to render the SAS data step view and decompressed payload data on an electronic display of a client or host providing the request.

A computer-implemented method, comprising:

• requesting opening of a unified and compressed statistical analysis system (SAS) data step view file, the unified and compressed SAS data step view file comprising:
• an SAS data step view;
• compressed payload data to be rendered in accordance with the SAS data step view when decompressed, wherein the requesting automatically triggers decompression of the compressed payload data, resulting in a full set of decompressed payload data;
• and
• a set of metadata describing characteristics of variables of the SAS data step view;
• and
• rendering the SAS data step view using the decompressed payload data on an electronic display.