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Expert Advisor development, explained.
Plain-language guides to back-testing, prop firm rules, converting TradingView strategies and choosing between MT4 and MT5.
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How to back-test an Expert Advisor properly in the MT4/MT5 Strategy Tester
A practical guide to back-testing an EA in the MetaTrader Strategy Tester: data quality, spreads, multiple pairs and timeframes, drawdown and forward testing.
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Prop firm EA checklist: what to verify before running a robot on a funded account
Before running an Expert Advisor on a prop firm challenge, check daily loss and drawdown rules, news and weekend restrictions, and EA policy. A practical checklist.
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Pine Script vs MQL5: why a TradingView strategy behaves differently on MT5
Why a TradingView Pine Script strategy will not behave identically as an MT4/MT5 Expert Advisor: execution model, repainting, data feeds, spreads and orders.
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MT4 vs MT5 for Expert Advisors: which platform should you choose?
MT4 or MT5 for algorithmic trading? Compare MQL4 vs MQL5, the Strategy Tester, account types and broker availability to choose the right platform for your EA.
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