How to make Strategy Backtest Codes without Writing Code?

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An automatic strategy builder separates trading rules from Python code. Instead of rewriting a strategy each time, the user changes a configuration file containing the symbol, indicator settings, entry rules, exit rules, risk limits, and initial capital.

The process has three parts:

1. A JSON strategy file defines the rules.
2. A backtest engine downloads historical data, calculates indicators, simulates trades, and saves results.
3