RE: [amibroker] Re: A good book?, AmiBroker Email List Archive

mytake,

The AFL syntax is basically C. If you understand programming using C, you can do anything you want with AFL. I’m sure there are several good ‘learning C/C++’ books in your local bookstore (even in the bargain bin). Like with C, there are many different ways to program the same thing. You need to program in a style you understand and that you can easily understand again when you come back to your code a few months later. Coding ‘abbreviations’ are simply knowing and understanding the AFL functions and AB specific syntax. This is best done by reading the AFL help file and getting an idea of all the functionality available. You then use the help file for specific reference while programming. You shouldn’t get hung up on how one person writes code differently or shorter than another person (unless there is a performance issue). Everyone has a different thought process and is best served by writing code they can understand and maintain.

Once you understand the AFL syntax, then you need structure for writing your trading systems. Most of us had to develop our own using examples from the AFL library or the help file or from our own knowledge of developing other software outside of AB. It sounds like Howard’s new book may short cut the structure learning curve by providing framework pieces and code examples.

The more I personally learn of AFL, the more amazed I am of how much information is actually in the help file. It’s a help file that actually helps. J

Regards,

David

From: amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of mytakeismine
Sent: 03/10/2007 1:34 AM
To: amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [amibroker] Re: A good book? Howard, Dingo and BillBarack

Hi Howard, Ordered your book
How long does bulk mail take to Minn.
Just joking I'm looking forward to it, thanks.

Dingo I'll was at there site a few weeks ago(just before convention)
I'll keep checking back.

And Bill if You're there, your AmiBroker 101 is it still using AB4.5
or have you updated and how beginner friendly is it?

My hangup has been learning the very basics and what I would consider
short cuts. I use to use Corels Paradox and am familiar with
scripting and arrays, it's like this is abbreviated and I just have
to "get it".
Example: 2 people were helping someone, their way

Cntr = 0;
for (i=0; i< BarCount; i++) {

if (Sell[i])

Cntr = Cntr + 1

and Grahams way and reply "you could always use the straightforward
way".

cntr = cum(sell);

A simple ellegant abbreviation. Nice

I JUST NEED more EXAMPLES of the little things....
Thanks Everyone for all your help
take care
mytake

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