Prerequisites¶
Overview
Position: Optional material before Tutorial 00; skip any file you already know well. Next step: Whether or not you read this section, we recommend completing Tutorial 00 — Environment & Quantitative Foundations first.
Before diving into Tutorial 00: Environment & Quantitative Foundations and the subsequent tutorials, we recommend browsing the foundational material in the three areas below. If you are already familiar with a particular area, simply skip the corresponding file.
Three Prerequisite Areas¶
| File | Content | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|
| Python Basics & Environment Setup | Python syntax cheat sheet, core pandas/numpy usage, virtual environment management | Those who have never written Python or are just starting |
| Technical Analysis Fundamentals | OHLCV data, moving averages, RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands, ATR, KDJ, ADX, support & resistance | Those who have never encountered technical indicators |
| A-Share Market Fundamentals | Stock code format, T+1 system, limit up/down, trading hours, key indices, ST stocks, fees & taxes, fundamental data | Those who have not traded A-shares or need to learn China market rules |
Recommended Reading Order¶
Prerequisites (read as needed)
↓
Tutorial 00: Environment & Quantitative Foundations ← strongly recommended to complete first
↓
Tutorial 01: Writing Your First Strategy
You can start Tutorial 00: Environment & Quantitative Foundations even without reading the prerequisites — come back to look up any unfamiliar concepts as you encounter them.
Back to tutorial index: docs/tutorials/index.md