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Recently, an article titled โ€œAnalysis of Programming Language Popularity in Algorithmic Tradingโ€ was published on Habr. The author offers an in-depth analysis of modern programming languages used in algorithmic trading and helps readers understand what to look for when choosing a language.

Key Points of the Article

  • Languages by markets and products: The article discusses how the choice of programming language depends on the specific market (e.g., Forex or crypto) and the end product (developing your own platform or creating a trading robot).

  • Forex market and MQL: It examines why MQL4/MQL5 is virtually the only choice for the Forex market and how this affects traders.

  • Building your own platform: If your goal is to develop your own trading platform, the article discusses the most suitable languages such as C#, C++, and Java.

  • Programming skill level: For beginners, solutions based on visual designers are suggested, such as StockSharp Designer and TSLab, to simplify the creation of trading strategies.

  • Language selection recommendations: The article offers advice on what to consider when choosing a language for developing trading robots, depending on the availability of libraries and integration with brokers and exchanges.

This article will be useful for beginner traders looking to learn more about current trends in algorithmic trading.

You can read the article here.