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Backtesting vs Paper Trading vs Live Trading
Backtesting, paper trading and live trading are different stages of evaluating a trading strategy or automated system. This guide explains what each stage can reveal, what it cannot prove and why none can guarantee future trading results.
How a Trading Signal Travels from Data to Order
A trading signal passes through several technical stages before an automated order is placed. This guide follows one signal from market data validation and indicator calculation through strategy rules, risk checks, execution and logging.
Why Trading Strategy Requirements Must Be Unambiguous
Clear trading strategy requirements are essential when converting a manual strategy into software. This guide explains why vague terms such as strong, near and quickly can cause different interpretations, and how to replace them with measurable conditions.
How to Convert Manual Trading Rules into an Algorithm
Learn how to convert discretionary trading decisions into clear, measurable rules that a developer can implement. This guide explains how to define entries, exits, timing, position sizing, risk management and exceptions before building an automated trading system.