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Difference between check and update - NaN - 06-28-2018
Hello, can someone explain me what is the difference between check and update methods inside strategies code?
This methods look pretty similar to me. Thanks.
RE: Difference between check and update - askmike - 06-28-2018
They are both quite similar as they are both ran when a new candle is calculated. However:
- The check function is only ran if your strategy is NOT in warmup, it is meant to check variables (like indicator results or other values). <- this is where you should check values and trigger advice.
- The update function is always ran, regardless of your strategy is warming up. It is meant for your strategy to run logic on every candle. <- most strategies don't need an update function.
RE: Difference between check and update - NaN - 06-29-2018
It's clear now