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# MQL5 Programming for Traders
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Examples from the book "MQL5 Programming for Traders" - author Stanislav Korotky
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The repository is organized into the [**standard `MQL5/` directory structure**](https://www.metatrader5.com/en/metaeditor/help/structure) (Scripts / Experts / Indicators / Include / Files, etc.) and grouped by book sections (**p1 … p7**) to make it easy to:
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- open the project in MetaEditor,
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- compile examples as you progress through the book,
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- run them in MetaTrader 5 and in the Strategy Tester.
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## Links
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- Book (online): https://www.mql5.com/en/book
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- Repository (Algo Forge): https://forge.mql5.io/rosh/MQL5Book
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CodeBase publications with source examples by part:
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- Part 1: https://www.mql5.com/en/code/45590
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- Part 2: https://www.mql5.com/en/code/45591
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- Part 3: https://www.mql5.com/en/code/45592
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- Part 4: https://www.mql5.com/en/code/45593
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- Part 5: https://www.mql5.com/en/code/45594
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- Part 6: https://www.mql5.com/en/code/45595
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- Part 7: https://www.mql5.com/en/code/45596
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## Contents in Parts
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> A brief overview of each section to help you quickly locate examples and understand what to practice.
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- **Part 1 — Introduction to MQL5 and development environment (p1**
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Getting started with MetaEditor: editing, compiling, and running code; basic types and variables; expressions; arrays; debugging; and outputting data.
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- **Part 2 — Fundamentals of MQL5 programming (p2)**
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Core building blocks of the language: data types, identifiers, variables, operators, expressions, statements, and procedural logic construction.
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- **Part 3 — Object-oriented programming in MQL5 (p3)**
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OOP examples for managing complexity: classes/objects, templates, and code structuring techniques.
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- **Part 4 — Common MQL5 APIs (p4)**
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Working with built-in terminal functions (API) from the most basic and useful to more specialized subsystems.
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- **Part 5 — Creating applications in MQL5 (p5)**
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Practical tasks: data analysis and processing, chart visualization, task automation, and interactive user interfaces.
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- **Part 6 — Automating trading (p6)**
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Everything needed for trading robots: trading environment (instruments/accounts), trading structures and functions, event handling, and strategy testing.
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- **Part 7 — Advanced MQL5 tools (p7)**
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Advanced APIs and integrations: custom tools, economic calendar, network and database access, cryptography, and more.
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## Repository Structure
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The folders follow the standard MetaTrader 5 data directory layout (`…/MQL5/`):
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```text
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MQL5Book/
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├─ Experts/ # Expert Advisors (EAs) — grouped by parts (p5, p6, p7)
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├─ Indicators/ # Indicators — by parts (p5, p6, p7)
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├─ Scripts/ # Scripts — by parts (p1 … p7) + Python examples
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│ ├─ p1/
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│ ├─ p2/
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│ ├─ p3/
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│ ├─ p4/
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│ ├─ p5/
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│ ├─ p6/
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│ ├─ p7/
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│ └─ Python/
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├─ Services/ # Services (p4, p5, p7)
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├─ Include/ # .mqh: helper classes/utilities used in examples
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├─ Libraries/ # example libraries (.mq5)
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├─ Files/ # data files for examples (read/write, resources, etc.)
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├─ Web/ # html/css/js used by certain examples
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├─ Presets/ # .set parameter presets (for indicators/EAs)
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└─ MQL5Book.mqproj # MetaEditor project file
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````
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## Notes
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- All examples are intended for learning and experimentation.
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Always test thoroughly in the
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[Strategy Tester](https://www.metatrader5.com/en/automated-trading/strategy-tester)
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or on a demo account before using real funds.
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- The `Scripts/Python` folder contains examples for integrating MetaTrader 5 with Python.
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Make sure to enable the appropriate [terminal settings](https://www.metatrader5.com/en/terminal/help/startworking/settings#ea):
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## License and Usage
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All materials are part of the book "MQL5 Programming for Traders" and the MQL5/MetaTrader 5 ecosystem.
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Please respect copyright and the MQL5.com/MetaQuotes terms when distributing or reusing code.
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## Contributing
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* Bugs/improvements: use [**Issues**](https://forge.mql5.io/rosh/MQL5Book/issues).
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* Pull Requests: welcome. Submit changes by part (p1…p7) for easier review and alignment with the book.
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