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  • #1
  • First Post: Jul 10, 2020 5:41pm Jul 10, 2020 5:41pm
Hey all, I think this warrants its own post.

I have an EA I wrote in MQL4 that I don't have time to migrate to MQL5.

I need to outsource this work but I'm not sure where I can find *really good* mql5 developers. I'm a software engineer so I'm looking for a certain level of code quality / use of classes / patterns.

If anyone knows where I can find freelance developers that can convert MQL4 to MQL5, that are good, thorough, trustworthy & available, please let me know.

Thanks in advance.
  • #2
  • Edited 3:13am Jul 11, 2020 3:03am | Edited 3:13am
why do you need classes ? Because it looks more "professional" ? Unless it's a NN EA of some kind or other complicated strategy you don't need really classes.
  • #3
  • Jul 11, 2020 9:04am Jul 11, 2020 9:04am
Quoting kasinath
Hey all, I think this warrants its own post. I have an EA I wrote in MQL4 that I don't have time to migrate to MQL5. I need to outsource this work but I'm not sure where I can find *really good* mql5 developers. I'm a software engineer so I'm looking for a certain level of code quality / use of classes / patterns. If anyone knows where I can find freelance developers that can convert MQL4 to MQL5, that are good, thorough, trustworthy & available, please let me know. Thanks in advance.
https://www.mql5.com/en/job
  • #4
  • Jul 11, 2020 11:16am Jul 11, 2020 11:16am
Quoting ionone
why do you need classes ? Because it looks more "professional" ? Unless it's a NN EA of some kind or other complicated strategy you don't need really classes.
I can see how most people might think that, but if you plan on improving your solution over time, classes are your friend.

In general, using a formal object-oriented approach makes it easier to debug, manage and improve on your solution as it grows in complexity. You benefit from encapsulating certain logic to certain classes. It may take more time to code, to write individual classes with specific logic, but it is VERY worth it in the long run.

It's similar to running an efficient business. Imagine you were running a restaurant. You wouldn't have employees having multiple roles. Employees will not be sweeping the floors and cooking in the kitchen and doing accounting. This would quickly break down. For example, if you wanted to improve your business by having better food, you couldn't do the ideal thing, and just "replace your chefs", because your chefs are also your sweepers and accountants.
Its may take more time to set up the business, to hire individual people with specific skills, but it is VERY worth it in the long run.

( source: software developer with 15 years of experience. me. )
  • #5
  • Jul 11, 2020 11:17am Jul 11, 2020 11:17am
Quoting BlueRain
{quote} https://www.mql5.com/en/job
Thanks for this. Going to check it out.
  • #6
  • Jul 12, 2020 12:11am Jul 12, 2020 12:11am
Quoting kasinath
{quote} I can see how most people might think that, but if you plan on improving your solution over time, classes are your friend. In general, using a formal object-oriented approach makes it easier to debug, manage and improve on your solution as it grows in complexity. You benefit from encapsulating certain logic to certain classes. It may take more time to code, to write individual classes with specific logic, but it is VERY worth it in the long run. It's similar to running an efficient business. Imagine you were running a restaurant. You wouldn't...
yeah I reuse code algright, but it's a bit of a mess to find and modify only the essential parts
maybe I should consider using classes
  • #7
  • Jul 12, 2020 6:58am Jul 12, 2020 6:58am
Quoting ionone
{quote} yeah I reuse code algright, but it's a bit of a mess to find and modify only the essential parts maybe I should consider using classes
I tell you you will love it :-)

However, Before you go jumping straight to classes, because it can be a pain, you can gradually ramp up, just using includes. With some of my my MQL4 code, I do exactly that, as a first step before later refactoring into classes.

You can see what I mean in the attached screen shot.
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  • #8
  • Jul 12, 2020 7:39am Jul 12, 2020 7:39am
Does your ea makes proven profit on live account?
The biggest drawdown is ahead of you
  • #9
  • Last Post: Jul 12, 2020 12:29pm Jul 12, 2020 12:29pm
Quoting amando77
Does your ea makes proven profit on live account?
Yes. Big time.
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