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  • #1
  • First Post: Jul 17, 2009 4:00pm Jul 17, 2009 4:00pm
Where would I go to find an instructional course (preferably free) on how to go about coding some simple EAs in mt4? I have some experience coding in C++, so I know what I'm getting into. I have googled extensively and have found close to nothing about in-depth instruction on EA coding methods.

Any help in pointing me in the right direction (as well as any offers to code a simple EA for me) would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
  • #2
  • Jul 17, 2009 4:52pm Jul 17, 2009 4:52pm
book.mql4.com
docs.mql4.com
www.metatrader.info/node/34
  • #3
  • Jul 17, 2009 6:52pm Jul 17, 2009 6:52pm
Thanks.
  • #4
  • Jul 18, 2009 12:30am Jul 18, 2009 12:30am
Also try the free e-course at http://www.automatedtradingsoftware.com

Lux
MT4 EA, Indicator and Alert Coder Since 2006
  • #5
  • Jul 18, 2009 12:10pm Jul 18, 2009 12:10pm
Quoting luxinterior
Also try the free e-course at http://www.automatedtradingsoftware.com

Lux
I tried this earlier. Apparently the affiliate's license has expired and this course is no longer available.
  • #6
  • Jul 18, 2009 1:29pm Jul 18, 2009 1:29pm
Yep i got that too! As for the manuals, as well as codersguru explaing it, it's all jargon to someone never exposed to any computer language such as I!
  • #7
  • Jul 19, 2009 8:09am Jul 19, 2009 8:09am
Quote
it's all jargon to someone never exposed to any computer language such as I!

Yes. Unfortunately, coding isn't just something you pick up. I took 2 years of classes on C++ and barely scratched the surface.
  • #8
  • Jul 20, 2009 6:12am Jul 20, 2009 6:12am
Oh really? Damn, I made the mistake that learning to code would be similar to picking up a foreign language ha, whereas it's truly much harder.
  • #9
  • Jul 20, 2009 6:39am Jul 20, 2009 6:39am
Well, you are learning a programming language the problem--at least for me--is that I don't have much trouble listening and speaking in a foreign language, but reading and writing is an entirely different story.
  • #10
  • Jul 20, 2009 8:20am Jul 20, 2009 8:20am
Quoting lefty1154
Yes. Unfortunately, coding isn't just something you pick up. I took 2 years of classes on C++ and barely scratched the surface.
took me 4 months of learning mlq4 & c++ & debugging to produce a decent EA-I only had time and a small burning desire w/o any formal programming experience-used all the sources above as well.Now, it seems, I will spend the rest of my life improving it?
FF = Forex Faggots
  • #11
  • Jul 20, 2009 2:33pm Jul 20, 2009 2:33pm
i made a tutorial, alot of ppl thanked me, saying i explained it in a way you can understand, it should help
http://trendchaser.org/forum/phpBB3/...php?f=64&t=350

im about to close down the forum, so you might wanna save it

youl find alot of copy n paste functions iv made to go into my style of coding
  • #12
  • Jul 20, 2009 2:50pm Jul 20, 2009 2:50pm
Quoting trendchaser
i made a tutorial, alot of ppl thanked me, saying i explained it in a way you can understand, it should help
http://trendchaser.org/forum/phpBB3/...php?f=64&t=350

im about to close down the forum, so you might wanna save it

youl find alot of copy n paste functions iv made to go into my style of coding
I wish I had know about this sooner- this is a great site for beginner EA programmers. Its ashame u cant keep this open and maybe charge a few pennies for its content(maybe enough to pay for website) Very nice job trendchaser!
FF = Forex Faggots
  • #13
  • Jul 20, 2009 3:02pm Jul 20, 2009 3:02pm
I'll host it. Can I get a copy of that page's source?
  • #14
  • Jul 20, 2009 3:03pm Jul 20, 2009 3:03pm
the site is 35 every 3 months, i used to get enough donations to cover the site, but now the site is dead
theres still about 1.5 months before the bill is due, maybe some1 will pay it, otherwise im turning the site into, i code for money
if i get enough customers il keep the site open, otherwise il close it

if some1 would like to copy the tutorial into a new thread here, thats fine with me

from the feedback i recieved, its the best tutorial ever
i tried to explain things in a non programmer way
trying to teach ppl how the brackets work

at 1 time i was gonna make a tutorial here, but i know itl just get lost in the many threads, this place is just to big
it would realy need to be a sticky

i might would make 1 here if i new it would stay active and useable
  • #15
  • Jul 20, 2009 3:04pm Jul 20, 2009 3:04pm
you mean a backup of the forum?
Quoting Ronald Raygun
I'll host it. Can I get a copy of that page's source?
  • #16
  • Jul 20, 2009 3:07pm Jul 20, 2009 3:07pm
gimme a few days, il zip the whole thing and send you a dl link
that php stuff rattles my brain

im limited to being online, i go to wifi spots, one day this week il get it zipped

Quoting Ronald Raygun
I'll host it. Can I get a copy of that page's source?

There's a wiki I'm trying to put together http://forex.offers4u.biz/wiki And I'll start adding EAs and their descriptions once I get back to school.
  • #17
  • Jul 20, 2009 3:14pm Jul 20, 2009 3:14pm
Quoting trendchaser
you mean a backup of the forum?
That too.
  • #18
  • Jul 20, 2009 3:15pm Jul 20, 2009 3:15pm
Quoting trendchaser
gimme a few days, il zip the whole thing and send you a dl link
that php stuff rattles my brain

im limited to being online, i go to wifi spots, one day this week il get it zipped
Ok, thanks a lot. I'll try to get it up on my server ASAP.
  • #19
  • Jul 20, 2009 6:15pm Jul 20, 2009 6:15pm
fxinstructor.com offers a 7-day crash course on MQL4 - http://www.fxinstructor.com/eng/courses/mql7days.php . I'm currently an instructor / developer there.

Thats a crash course aimed primarily towards building a strong MQL4 foundation. Let me know anyone from here would be interested in it. I can arrange for bulk discounts if there are good numbers.
  • #20
  • Jul 21, 2009 4:43am Jul 21, 2009 4:43am
Trendchaser, I never thought anyone would create such a beginner-friendly manual! Hats off to you kind sir, it is amazing
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