Coding Languages

[mjf1288]

Hi,

I really want to learn coding languages as I feel they are almost crucial in trading and other areas of finance for that matter. I have very little CS skills regarding languages, so I'm wondering where a good place to start is.
I've heard that starting with Java or C++ is a place to begin. Should I learn a basic language like C,C++ or Java first, and then learn LUA? Or can I learn LUA first?

Thanks,
mjf1288

[Apprentice]

I really want to learn coding languages as I feel they are almost crucial in trading and other areas of finance for that matter.

I think this is overstatement.
If you want to trade via the strategy / robot this is true.
But you can be a successful trader this without them.

I have very little CS skills regarding languages, so I'm wondering where a good place to start is. I've heard that starting with Java or C++ is a place to begin.
Should I learn a basic language like C,C++ or Java first, and then learn LUA?

Everything depends on your ultimate goal.
What is your preferred trading platform.
For TS2/ Marketscope C + + knowledge can not hurt,
especially if you will buildstandalone applications using C + + API.
but it's not necessary if you will build MarketScope extensions.
Lua is a standalone programming language that is similar to some, yet it is different.
We have build SDK an extension of Lua that allows you to more easily write code for MarketScope.

Or can I learn LUA first?

If your goal are only indicators and strategys for marketscope, I think Lua is sufficient.

For that u need to learn Lua and SDK.
For lua a good place to start is Book.
Programming in Lua by Roberto Ierusalimschy

For SDK use this forum resources.
http://fxcodebase.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
http://fxcodebase.com/documentation.php
Here u can also find more info on Indicore Development Kit and C++
viewtopic.php?f=28&t=2026

If your choice will be Lua.
I hold private initial course, which will help to to accelerate your progress.

[Ekaterina]

Hi mjf1288,

Actually it depends on the requirements you have for your strategy. If you want to create a not complex strategy, then you can start right with the Lua language. It is a quite simple language.
For more complex strategies, ForexConnect is more suitable and you can continue to study C#. If you need a speed of execution, then C++ is the best way. Speed of writing - Java\C# are better.

It is just up to you to decide!

Bets regards,
Ekaterina

[mjf1288]

I really want to learn coding languages as I feel they are almost crucial in trading and other areas of finance for that matter.

I think this is overstatement.
If you want to trade via the strategy / robot this is true.
But you can be a successful trader this without them.

I have very little CS skills regarding languages, so I'm wondering where a good place to start is. I've heard that starting with Java or C++ is a place to begin.
Should I learn a basic language like C,C++ or Java first, and then learn LUA?

Everything depends on your ultimate goal.
What is your preferred trading platform.
For TS2/ Marketscope C + + knowledge can not hurt,
especially if you will buildstandalone applications using C + + API.
but it's not necessary if you will build MarketScope extensions.
Lua is a standalone programming language that is similar to some, yet it is different.
We have build SDK an extension of Lua that allows you to more easily write code for MarketScope.

Or can I learn LUA first?

If your goal are only indicators and strategys for marketscope, I think Lua is sufficient.

For that u need to learn Lua and SDK.
For lua a good place to start is Book.
Programming in Lua by Roberto Ierusalimschy

For SDK use this forum resources.
http://fxcodebase.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
http://fxcodebase.com/documentation.php
Here u can also find more info on Indicore Development Kit and C++
viewtopic.php?f=28&t=2026

If your choice will be Lua.
I hold private initial course, which will help to to accelerate your progress.

Hello Apprentice,

Thanks for all the input, it is much appreciated. I want to learn java/c++ in due time. I would however, be interested in starting with LUA. I am interested in the private course, so that I can get a faster start. Could you please provide me with more information on this?

Kind regards,
mjf1288

[Apprentice]

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