CURRICULUM
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Four-level curriculum. Preset reading paths. Artifact tracking. Gate-based progression. Cross-linked to AlgoLift features.
Reading Paths
Preset filters for article lists
Curriculum Levels
Filtered by selected path
Level 1 — Foundations
Markets, microstructure, timeframes, trading math, strategy types
Level 2 — Strategy Design & Backtesting
From idea to spec, features, backtesting, data integrity, KPIs
Level 3 — Optimization & Robustness
Parameter search, robustness, risk sizing, portfolio design, regimes, ML
Level 4 — Forward Testing & Live
Paper trade, live deployment, monitoring, analytics, scaling, security
Progression Gates
Unlock stages as you complete artifacts
Gate A — Strategy Foundations
Unlocks: Optimization & Robustness
Requires: A1, A2, A4
Gate B — Robustness Certified
Unlocks: Forward Testing
Requires: A5
Gate C — Forward Test Approved
Unlocks: Live Prep
Requires: A3, A6
Gate D — Live Readiness
Unlocks: Live Deployment
Requires: A7, A8
Gate E — Portfolio & Scaling
Unlocks: Scaling & Ops
Requires: A9, A10
Artifacts
Track your progress
Platform Context
Where concepts meet implementation
Visual Strategy Builder
- Drag-and-drop rules
- Indicator nodes
- Action nodes
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Backtest Engine
- Tick-level tests
- Realistic slippage
- MAE/MFE & equity
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Optimization
- Grid/Random/Bayesian
- Walk-forward
- Stability heatmaps
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Results & Analytics
- Sharpe/Sortino
- Drawdown & MAR
- Rolling stats
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Portfolio Builder
- Correlation matrix
- Risk parity
- Capital allocation
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Forward Testing
- Paper trades
- Live divergence checks
- Fill audits
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