I've attached an indicator written by Gordon Brest that epitomizes the best coding style (IMHO): very well organized; easy to see where specific code purpose lies... a great model to avoid "spaghetti code"... enjoy!

I like the use of indents, but I typically like more spaces between For loops, if statements, etc.

Hi all,

I am a Java programmer. I am new to autotrades. What language is this in? Do only certain platforms run custom code?

Thanks,

Andrew

droid17 

Hi all, I am a Java programmer. I am new to autotrades. What language is this in? Do only certain platforms run custom code? Thanks, Andrew

NinjaTrader is in C#. Its very similar, sort of like if C++ and Java had a baby. There is still garbage collection, etc.

Ah gotcha! Do certain platforms run custom auto trading code? Looks like the attached was for Ninja Trader?

Thanks,

Andrew

droid17 

Ah gotcha! Do certain platforms run custom auto trading code? Looks like the attached was for Ninja Trader? Thanks, Andrew

I know NinjaTrader uses C#, but I am not sure about other platforms. I used to code Metatrader 4 and it was basically C (not C++). Tradestation, I believe, uses a scripting language called "EasyLanguage". Metatrader 5 I think uses C++, or some object oriented language which is very similar. Multicharts uses "Easy Language", which I am totally unfamiliar whether or not its a derivative of the Tradestation language. You can probably just do a quick Google search and check out some examples of other platforms. I apologize I am not more help, I have used primarily NinjaTrader and Metatrader 4.